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Hernia (2007) 11:6162DOI 10.1007/s10029-006-0136-9
CASE REPORT
Incisional hernia around the suprapubic catheter: an unusual complication
Amrith Raj Rao Vishwanath S. Hanchanale Mohit Sharma Andrew Gordon Hanif Motiwala
Received: 3 March 2006 / Accepted: 30 July 2006 / Published online: 31 August 2006 Springer-Verlag 2006
Abstract Hernia through the suprapubic catheterization (SPC) site is rare. Attention is required for such hernias as they get obstructed due to the narrow neck. We report this rare presentation in an elderly gentleman with obstructed incisional hernia through the SPC site, which was reduced and subsequently had a successful mesh repair.
Keywords Complication Hernia Mesh repair
Suprapubic catheterization
A. R. Rao M. Sharma H. Motiwala Department of Urology,Wexham Park Hospital,Slough SL2 4HL, UK
M. Sharmae-mail: [email protected]
H. Motiwalae-mail: [email protected]
V. S. HanchanaleDepartment of Urology,Leighton Hospital, Crewe CW1 4QJ, UK e-mail: [email protected]
A. GordonDepartment of General Surgery,Wexham Park Hospital, Slough SL2 4HL, UK e-mail: [email protected]
A. R. Rao (&)
Department of Urology,Wexham Park Hospital, 34 Opal Court, Wexham SL3 6LZ, UKe-mail: [email protected]
Introduction
Suprapubic catheterization (SPC) is a form of urinary diversion that could be temporary or permanent. Long-term complications of the bladder due to the suprapubic catheter being in-situ are commonly reported. However, immediate and intermediate complications are rarely reported in the literature. We present a case of obstructed...