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Case Reports
. 2017 Jul-Sep;7(3):124-136.

FOREIGN BODIES IN THE URINARY BLADDER - CASE SERIES

C A Odoemene  1 , C A Onuh  1
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Case Reports

FOREIGN BODIES IN THE URINARY BLADDER - CASE SERIES

C A Odoemene et al. J West Afr Coll Surg. 2017 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Foreign bodies get into the bladder by self insertion, migration or as a component of iatrogenic and penetrating injuries. Diagnosis and treatment pose great challenges to the urologist especially if they are radiolucent. A common pattern of presentation is with lower urinary tract symptoms. High index of suspicion is required in patient with lower urinary symptoms. We hereby report 5 cases of foreign bodies in the urinary bladder, 2 (40%) self inflicted, 2(40%) iatrogenic and 1(20%) due to migration of the object; as well as their successful management.

Conclusion: Foreign bodies in the urinary bladder still remain a great challenge to the urologist; removal of the foreign body without injury to the urinary bladder or the urethra gives good outcome.

Keywords: Foreign body; Iatrogenic; Migration; Self insertion; Successful extraction; Urinary bladder.

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Figures

Fig. 1:
Fig. 1:. Retrieved catheter tip and stone (Case 1)
Fig. 2:
Fig. 2:. Ultrasonography showing foreign body in the bladder (Case 2)
Fig. 3:
Fig. 3:. Retrieved eyelid pencil from the urinary bladder (Case 2)
Fig. 4:
Fig. 4:. Retrieved wire loop of resectoscope plus prostate specimen (Case 3)
Fig. 5:
Fig. 5:. Gauze and calculi retrieved from the urinary bladder (Case 5)
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