What is a suprapubic catheter?A suprapubic catheter is a plastic tube that is passed through the lower part of the abdomen (tummy) into the bladder to drain urine outside. Why do I need a suprapubic catheter?This is required to drain the bladder when passing a catheter through the urethra is either unacceptable or unsuitable. This can be for a short …
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21st October 2016What is stress incontinence of urine?Stress incontinence of urine is involuntary leakage of small drops of urine on coughing, sneezing, exercise or movement. The condition can cause considerable distress to patients and an affect their quality of life. The fear of having to go to the toilet quickly makes patients look out for toilets all the time. This limits activity …
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21st October 2016What is flexible cystoscopy? A cystoscopy is an internal inspection of the bladder. It involves passing a small tube containing a miniature telescope along the urethra into the bladder. The urethra is the tube from your bladder through which urine drains. It is called flexible cystoscopy because the tube passed into the urethra can bend easily and freely. This allows …
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21st October 2016What is flexible cystoscopy? A cystoscopy is an internal inspection of the bladder. It involves passing a small tube containing a miniature telescope along the urethra into the bladder. The urethra is the tube from your bladder through which urine drains. It is called flexible cystoscopy because the tube passed into the urethra can bend easily and freely. This allows …
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