A simple method using hydrophilic guide wires for the difficult urethral catheterization.

B F Blitz

doi:10.1016/s0090-4295(99)80169-1

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A simple method using hydrophilic guide wires for the difficult urethral catheterization.

B F Blitz

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A technique is described that enables successful urethral catheterization in difficult cases using a variety of catheter types and sizes. This method utilizes a urethral catheter that is loaded over a hydrophilic guide wire with the aid of an intravenous catheter. The devices utilized are routinely available to the urologist; therefore, the need for obtaining or stocking special equipment is obviated.

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B F Blitz. 1995. A simple method using hydrophilic guide wires for the difficult urethral catheterization.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0090-4295(99)80169-1

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