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Hello all, the indwelling Foley catheter that you described; is this also called a suprapubic cathetor?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 2, 2025

@l700, an indwelling Foley catheter and a suprapubic catheter are slightly different. While both are types of indwelling catheters, they differ in their insertion point. An indwelling Foley catheter is typically inserted through the urethra, while a suprapubic catheter is inserted through a small incision in the lower abdomen, above the pubic bone.

You can learn more about the different types in this article:
- Types of urinary catheters https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-catheters/types/

Will you be needing a catheter soon?

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