Urinary catheterization is a medical procedure used to drain and collect urine from the urinary bladder when normal urination is not possible. This can be due to various reasons such as conditions like urinary incontinence, urinary retention, or during surgeries when a patient is under anesthesia. In this procedure, a thin tube termed catheter, is inserted into the bladder through the urethra, which is the tube that allows urine to exit the body from the bladder. If the patient requires long term catheterization, the catheter might be inserted through a hole in the stomach directly into the bladder, bypassing the urethra. While urinary catheterization is an effective way to manage urinary problems, it can sometimes lead to complications such as infections, bladder spasms, and damage or injury to the urethra or bladder.
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