Suprapubic compared with transurethral bladder catheterization for gynecologic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors
Healy, Eibhlín F
Walsh, Colin A
Cotter, Amanda M
Walsh, Stewart R
Affiliation
Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick, and National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Issue Date
2012-09
MeSH
Abdomen
Catheter-Related Infections
Cross Infection
Female
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Humans
Length of Stay
Postoperative Care
Postoperative Complications
Urethra

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Suprapubic compared with transurethral bladder catheterization for gynecologic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2012, 120 (3):678-87 Obstet Gynecol
Journal
Obstetrics and gynecology
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10147/251316
DOI
10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182657f0d
PubMed ID
22914481
Abstract
Suprapubic catheterization is commonly used for postoperative bladder drainage after gynecologic procedures. However, recent studies have suggested an increased rate of complications compared with urethral catheterization. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing suprapubic catheterization and urethral catheterization in gynecologic populations.
Item Type
Article
Language
en
ISSN
1873-233X
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