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Stricture of the urethra: Have you had a suprapubic catheter? Other?

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Oct 2, 2023 | Replies (35)
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@victor1930

My doctor has recommended having a suprapubic catheter due to constant UTI's caused by severe urine retention.. Is anybody who is using a suprapubic catheter; has used one; or knows someone who has used one; have answers to my concerns:
. Will I have to be "put under": or have localised anasthesia?
My uretheral stricture has a small aperture at the present time. Will i have leakage (due to gravity) from the water tube despite the SP catheter?
Are there any other concerns that I should be aware of ?
Many thanks,
Victor A.

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jul 30, 2019

@victor1930
Hi Victor,
Although my first choice would probably be a Urethoplasty, a Superpubic has urethral catheters beat in my opinion. I’d ask your doctor about studies that seem to indicate an increase in bladder cancer. As long as you have regular cystoscopy and catch any cancer in its earliest stage it my not be an issue. Also about the possibility of leakage through the urethra as well as the Superpubic, both of which can occur.
Also I’d ask about the potential of increased bladder stones. Infections are lower with Superpubic vs Urethral. Tell you doctor you want to know ALL the risks as well as the benefits.
I wish you luck,
Jake

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