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Urinary Retention after Prostate Radiation
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jun 3, 2025 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
@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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Thank you for your post.
My husband is self catheterizing himself right now when needed.
The Urologist is ordering a Urodynamic testing and CT scan to see why his bladder may not be fully emptying. They may be some bladder obstruction or urethra damage after radiation.
Hoping to get some type of answer to this problem.