Trapped cystofix: Laparoscopic modality to untie

• Main Authors: Assikin Muhamad, Syamim Johan, Allim Khairuddin, Firdaus Hayati, Alvin Oliver Payus, Zainal Adwin Zainal Abidin
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Elsevier 2020
• Subjects: R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/26779/1/Trapped%20cystofix%2C%20Laparoscopic%20modality%20to%20untie.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/26779/2/Trapped%20cystofix%2C%20Laparoscopic%20modality%20to%20untie.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/26779/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2020.101448

Suprapubic catheterization (SPC) is a temporary measure to relieve acute urinary retention (AUR). Despite being effective, it can lead to complications such as colon perforation, haematuria, and bladder wall spasm. We present a 52-year-old lady with cystofix for underlying urethral stricture presented with AUR. A new SPC was inserted to drain the urine. However, the SPC had looped and entangled with her cystofix, and laparoscopic removal of cystofix and insertion of a new SPC was done. In conclusion, trapped cystofix to the SPC tube is a potential complication during SPC insertion that can be avoided with appropriate care.