Abstract
Objectives: To determine the most effective length for the mini-catheter and to discuss factors relating to drainage failure. Methods: Prospective study of a No. 8 silastic feeding tube for bladder drainage omits the necessity of additional catheterization for measuring residual urine. This two-part study in which 146 patients took part, first, determined the suitable length for insertions for the perforated portion and the imperforated portion; then, gauged the effectiveness of the mini-catheter with desired proportions. Results: Drainage is better when the imperforated portion is at least 5 cm in length (p = 0.0129). The length of the perforated portion, on the other hand, has less impact of the resultant drainage provided that its length does not exceed 5 cm. Beyond this length, an obstruction often occurs. There were 2 obstructions (1.3%) induced by blood clot as well as 9 patients (5.8%) who suffered from one, or more, complications attributed to the mini-catheter for reasons other than the length of insertion. Conclusions: When care is taken in creating a mini-catheter of the proper proportions, it offers many advantages and very few complications to gynecologists and patients alike.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 319-324 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1995 |
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Keywords
- Bladder drainage
- Feeding tube
- Foley catheter
- Mini-catheter
- Urinary stress incontinence
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Mini-catheter used for bladder drainage following stress-incontinence surgery and the factors relating to drainage failure. / Su, T. H.; Yang, J. M.; Chen, C. P.; Wei, H. J.; Hwu, Y. M.; Yang, Y. C.
In: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 21, No. 4, 1995, p. 319-324.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Mini-catheter used for bladder drainage following stress-incontinence surgery and the factors relating to drainage failure
AU - Su, T. H.
AU - Yang, J. M.
AU - Chen, C. P.
AU - Wei, H. J.
AU - Hwu, Y. M.
AU - Yang, Y. C.
PY - 1995
Y1 - 1995
N2 - Objectives: To determine the most effective length for the mini-catheter and to discuss factors relating to drainage failure. Methods: Prospective study of a No. 8 silastic feeding tube for bladder drainage omits the necessity of additional catheterization for measuring residual urine. This two-part study in which 146 patients took part, first, determined the suitable length for insertions for the perforated portion and the imperforated portion; then, gauged the effectiveness of the mini-catheter with desired proportions. Results: Drainage is better when the imperforated portion is at least 5 cm in length (p = 0.0129). The length of the perforated portion, on the other hand, has less impact of the resultant drainage provided that its length does not exceed 5 cm. Beyond this length, an obstruction often occurs. There were 2 obstructions (1.3%) induced by blood clot as well as 9 patients (5.8%) who suffered from one, or more, complications attributed to the mini-catheter for reasons other than the length of insertion. Conclusions: When care is taken in creating a mini-catheter of the proper proportions, it offers many advantages and very few complications to gynecologists and patients alike.
AB - Objectives: To determine the most effective length for the mini-catheter and to discuss factors relating to drainage failure. Methods: Prospective study of a No. 8 silastic feeding tube for bladder drainage omits the necessity of additional catheterization for measuring residual urine. This two-part study in which 146 patients took part, first, determined the suitable length for insertions for the perforated portion and the imperforated portion; then, gauged the effectiveness of the mini-catheter with desired proportions. Results: Drainage is better when the imperforated portion is at least 5 cm in length (p = 0.0129). The length of the perforated portion, on the other hand, has less impact of the resultant drainage provided that its length does not exceed 5 cm. Beyond this length, an obstruction often occurs. There were 2 obstructions (1.3%) induced by blood clot as well as 9 patients (5.8%) who suffered from one, or more, complications attributed to the mini-catheter for reasons other than the length of insertion. Conclusions: When care is taken in creating a mini-catheter of the proper proportions, it offers many advantages and very few complications to gynecologists and patients alike.
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KW - Feeding tube
KW - Foley catheter
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KW - Urinary stress incontinence
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JO - Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
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