Abstract
Clean intermittent catheterization is considered the gold standard for neurogenic bladder management, and long-term monitoring shows that there are certain complications associated with this procedure. The most important and frequent complication is urinary tract infection followed by urethral bleeding, urethral stricture, and false passages. Because of catheter-related complications, patients face low adherence, so clean intermittent catheterization may be seen as a task they must perform rather than as a technique that brings choice and freedom in resolving urinary problems. Several studies assessed the impact of different catheter features in the incidence of urethral complications, urinary tract infection and patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to investigate impact of catheter characteristics on urethral complications and patient’s satisfaction to a newly developed hydrophilic‐coated catheter (LentisCath™, Lentismed, Croatia) with comprehensive review of the literature.
Keywords: Clean Intermittent Catheterization; Mitrofanoff Procedure; Urethral Complications; No-Touch Technique; Hydrophilic Layer; Ready to Use; Discretion; Rigidity; Drainage Eyes; Patient Satisfaction
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