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Comparative Study
. 1983 May;76(5):579-82.

The condom catheter: urinary tract infection and other complications

E T Johnson
  • PMID: 6405482
Comparative Study

The condom catheter: urinary tract infection and other complications

E T Johnson. South Med J. 1983 May.

Abstract

A retrospective study of 64 geriatric patients on an extended care unit at the VA Medical Center strongly suggested that long-term use of a condom catheter drainage system (CCDS) (mean use, 35 months) was regularly associated with urinary tract infection. Common nosocomial pathogens were found, particularly Proteus-Providencia. The CCDS was also associated with significant penile complications. It is hoped that these hazards can be minimized by careful application and monitoring of the CCDS.

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