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. 2006 Jun;16(6):434.

Jelly belly test

Akhtar N  1 , Sajid M A, Naeem M, Anwar K
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  • PMID: 16787627

Jelly belly test

Akhtar N et al. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2006 Jun.

Abstract

A technique is described as how to appreciate urethral obstruction prior to attempt at catheterization to avoid injury to urethra. In this technique anesthetic jelly is administered through external urinary meatus, which leads to distension of distal urethra in case of obstruction.

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