Korean J Urol.
1978 Feb;19(1):59-64.
Experience of Non-sterile Intermittentent Self Catheterization for Neurogenic Bladder
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Busan National University, Busan, Korea.
Abstract
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A non-sterile technique of intermittent self catheterization was performed for 6 months to 3 years of duration an 4 patients with in inability to void in a normal fashion because of neurogenic bladder. Marked improvement was noted in urinary infection, renal function, bladder emptying, and perhaps most important the mental and emotional status of the patients and/or parents. The extremely low incidence of complications and its therapeutic efficacy clearly make non-sterile intermittent self catheterization an outstanding weapon in the urological field.