A Prospective Multi-Institutional Evaluation of Iatrogenic Urethral Catheterization Injuries

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Authors

Stefanie Croghan · Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Leah Hayes · University Hospital Limerick

Eabhann M. O’Connor · Beaumont Hospital

Mark Rochester · Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

William Finch · Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Anne Marie Carrie · Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Abstract

This is the largest study of its kind and confirms that iatrogenic urethral trauma is a recurring medical error seen universally across institutions, healthcare systems and countries. In addition, urethral catheter injury results in significant patient morbidity with a substantial financial burden to healthcare services. Future innovation to improve the safety of urinary catheterization is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Urinary Tract Infections Management Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research Pelvic floor disorders treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Investigative Surgery

Volume 35, Issue 10, pp. 1761-1766

DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2022.2109226

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