Hydronephrosis and renal failure following inadequate management of neuropathic bladder in a patient with spinal cord injury: Case report of a preventable complication

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Condom catheters are indicated in spinal cord injury patients in whom intravesical pressures during storage and voiding are safe. Unmonitored use of penile sheath drainage can lead to serious complications.</p> <p>Case re...

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Main Authors: Vaidyanathan Subramanian, Selmi Fahed, Abraham Kottarathil, Hughes Peter, Singh Gurpreet, Soni Bakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/6/1/22