Untangling of knotted urethral catheters

Pediatr Radiol. 2007 Apr;37(4):380-3. doi: 10.1007/s00247-007-0426-0. Epub 2007 Feb 23.

Abstract

Intravesical catheter knotting during micturating cystourethrography is a rare but recognized complication of the procedure. We were able to untangle a knot utilizing a fluoroscopically guided vascular guidewire. Following this success, a small study was performed using a model. Various types of guidewires and techniques were tested for different diameters of knots in order to predict the likelihood of success in this type of situation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization / instrumentation
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Surface Properties
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Catheterization / instrumentation*