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Q: what are Pubic Catheters ?

asked by: jojurg53 on December 25th, 2003

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What are pubic catheters and what conditions are they used for...Thank you. Rolling Eyes

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willylang

replied on October 20th, 2007

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Suprapubic Catheter

I had a suprapubic catheter for awhile. It comes straight from the bladder and can be tolerated better. Mine was put in after kidney and bladder stone surgery plus lasers to trim my prostate.

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