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Peripherally inserted central catheter

Fallopian tube

Hemorrhagic cystitis

Urinothorax

Computed tomography angiography

Ventricular system

Alteplase

Sano shunt

Obstructive uropathy

Megaureter

Eustachian tube dysfunction

Vieussens valve of the coronary sinus

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension

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External ventricular drain

Feline lower urinary tract disease

Eustachian tube

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Fetal surgery

Anuria

Falloposcopy

Interventional cardiology

Peripheral artery disease

Urethrostomy

Acute kidney injury

Veterinary anesthesia

Nosebleed

Artificial cardiac pacemaker

Urinary tract infection

Radiation therapy

Hepatorenal syndrome

Esophageal food bolus obstruction

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CT scan

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Syringomyelia

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Cholecystitis

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Dextro-Transposition of the great arteries

Outlet obstruction3

• What is the treatment for bladder outlet obstruction associated with flank pain? (medscape.com)
• Bladder outlet obstruction from clots can lead to urosepsis, bladder rupture, and renal failure. (wikipedia.org)
• Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a blockage at the base of the bladder. (medlineplus.gov)

Catheterization7

• 8 While catheters are frequently used in older patients, chronic indwelling catheterization is not a substitute for good nursing care in the management of incontinence. (aafp.org)
• 10 Following surgical repair of a hip fracture, elderly patients regained satisfactory voiding more quickly (5.1 days versus 9.4 days) on a program of intermittent catheterization every 6 to 8 hours compared with the use of indwelling catheters. (aafp.org)
• 11 Women undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy who had in-and-out catheterization at the time of surgery had a lower rate of bacteriuria than women with indwelling catheters. (aafp.org)
• Use of the 16 French Foley catheter facilitates catheterization and helps minimize damage to the simulated urethra. (enasco.com)
• Use of larger catheters results in unnecessarily difficult catheterization procedures. (enasco.com)
• Lubricate the simulator's urethra and the catheter liberally EVERY TIME a catheterization procedure is attempted. (enasco.com)
• With the invention and broad commercial production of the Foley catheter, the accepted indications for catheterization rapidly expanded to include post-surgical care and both short- and long-term treatment of urinary retention and incontinence from a variety of etiologies. (intechopen.com)

Blockage5

• In this study, we present an alternative design of proximal catheter made of electrospun polyether urethane, and evaluate its performance in the presence of glial cells, which are responsible for shunt blockage. (strath.ac.uk)
• During the ECRP and just prior to the stent placement subjects will undergo the placement of a radiofrequency ablation catheter into the bile duct blockage. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• It may be necessary to withdraw the catheter a little and stretch the penis slightly to straighten the blockage of the mucosal fold. (enasco.com)
• If intestinal obstruction happens, food, fluids, gastric acids, and gas build up behind the site of the blockage. (healthline.com)
• Catheter outflow blockage may be prevented by flushing the catheter with saline and repositioning of the catheter. (nih.gov)

Ventricular catheter2

• Obstruction often occurs at the ventricular catheter tip and the shunt valve. (sbir.gov)
• Mechanical obstruction is a severe complication of ventricular catheter use. (thejns.org)

Acute6

• 4 - 7 An initial episode of acute urinary retention should be treated with an indwelling catheter to allow the bladder to regain its tone, with catheter removal and a voiding trial after 10 to 14 days. (aafp.org)
• People with food bolus obstruction typically display acute dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), often to the point that they cannot even swallow their saliva, leading to drooling. (wikipedia.org)
• Up to 30% of patients with colorectal cancer can present with acute obstruction of large bowel at the time of diagnosis and require emergent colorectal surgery [ 2 , 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
• Emergency colorectal surgery for acute obstruction is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality in comparison with elective surgery. (hindawi.com)
• Phillips SJ, Ciborski M, Freed PS et al (1976) A temporary catheter-tip aortic valve: hemodynamic effects on experimental acute aortic insufficiency. (springer.com)
• Matsubara T, Yamazoe M, Tamura Y et al (1992) Balloon catheter with check valves for experimental relief of acute aortic regurgitation. (springer.com)

Stent11

• The catheter can be used as a rapid exchange catheter, for stent deployment, for drug delivery or therapeutic infusion with or without electroporation, to provide localized heat, to provide ultrasonic visualization and ablation, and to examine for vulnerable plaque. (google.com.au)
• The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics (PA) for reducing the infectious complications and the potential risk factors responsible for the infectious complications after stent insertion for malignant colorectal obstruction. (hindawi.com)
• We performed a retrospective review of 224 patients who underwent self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) insertion for malignant colorectal obstruction from May 2004 to December 2012. (hindawi.com)
• Self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) insertion has been known initially to be effective and safe for relief of malignant colorectal obstruction and has now gained acceptance, either as a palliative treatment or as a bridge to elective surgery [ 4 - 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
• Patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction have limited life expectancy because of limited stent patency and tumor progression. (biomedcentral.com)
• The aim of our study was to retrospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining intraductal RFA with biliary metal stent placement for patients with malignant biliary obstruction. (biomedcentral.com)
• Patients who received percutaneous intraductal RFA and biliary stent placement for malignant biliary obstruction between 2013 and 2015 were identified. (biomedcentral.com)
• Percutaneous RFA and stent placement is a technically safe and feasible therapeutic option for the palliative treatment of malignant biliary obstruction. (biomedcentral.com)
• Patients with SVCS secondary to intravascular thrombosis of superior mediastinal veins as well as extrinsic compression of the superior vena cava are candidates for catheter-directed thrombolysis and stent placement. (ctsnet.org)
• Paclitaxel inhibits the accumulation of smooth muscle cells within the stent that cause an obstruction. (redorbit.com)
• We present the successful use of HDR brachytherapy in a patient with non-malignant airway obstruction caused by granulation tissue formation around a bronchial stent. (bmj.com)

Distal25

• A miniaturized obstruction treatment device, e.g., a brush, particularly adapted for medical use formed at the distal end of an elongated brush drive shaft having a hollow lumen formed therein for introduction over a guidewire. (google.com)
• The brush drive shaft is enclosed in the lumen of an brush delivery catheter, and the brush bristles of the distal brush are adapted to be garaged in a distal end section of the brush delivery catheter lumen. (google.com)
• The Y-connector allows infusion of thrombolytic agents into the brush delivery catheter lumen for emission at the distal end opening thereof adjacent the brush. (google.com)
• The brush and brush drive shaft distal section are automatically extended out of the catheter lumen distal end opening when the sub-assembly connector and the drive motor unit connector positively lock together. (google.com)
• A catheter for introduction into blood vessels or other passages in a patient's body has an elongated flexible tubular member with a readily flexible distal end portion, a less flexible intermediate portion and a proximal end portion. (google.ca)
• 4. The catheter of claim 1, wherein at least said distal end portion and at least a part of said intermediate portion adjacent said distal end portion are devoid of any pronounced external protuberances. (google.ca)
• 5. The catheter of claim 4, wherein said distal end portion and said part of said intermediate portion have at least substantially smooth external surfaces. (google.ca)
• 6. The catheter of claim 1, further comprising means for reducing the flexibility of said intermediate portion relative to said distal end portion, said means for reducing being disposed within said outline of said tubular member. (google.ca)
• 10. The catheter of claim 7, wherein said flexing element includes a distal end disposed within said distal end portion of said tubular member and extending beyond said sleeve. (google.ca)
• 11. The catheter of claim 10, wherein said distal end portion of said tubular member has a free end remote from said intermediate portion and said flexing element has a portion affixed to said free end. (google.ca)
• A distal protection element is delivered by the delivery catheter and deployed to filter or remove embolic debris. (google.co.uk)
• 2 . The delivery catheter of claim 1 , wherein in the deployed configuration the sealing member is cone shaped having an apex pointed towards the distal end of the delivery catheter. (google.co.uk)
• an embolic protection device sized to be delivered through the lumens of the guide catheter and the delivery catheter to a location in the vessel distal to the treatment site. (google.co.uk)
• Catheters of the present invention generally include a catheter body having proximal and distal portions and a tissue debulking assembly disposed at least partially within the distal. (google.ca)
• Intestinal obstruction causes fluid and electrolyte losses from vomiting in proximal obstructions and from sequestration of fluid (within the intestines) in distal obstructions. (medscape.com)
• A Gastrografin (diatrizoate) enema study should be obtained in babies with distal small bowel obstruction. (medscape.com)
• 2. A catheter according to claim 1, wherein said elongate tube means comprises a first tube extending outwardly from said housing and a second tube connected to said first tube and extending outwardly therefrom, said first tube being more rigid than said second tube, said second tube including said flexible distal end portion of said elongate tube means. (google.es)
• 5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the positioning step is carried out with the second coiled section having proximal and distal ends coupled to the obstruction engaging portion. (google.co.uk)
• 3 . The catheter of claim 2 , wherein the tissue collection chamber comprises one or more slots in a distal region of the sheath. (google.se)
• 4 . The catheter of claim 2 , wherein the tissue collection chamber comprises two or more slots in a distal region of the sheath. (google.se)
• 5 . The catheter of claim 2 , wherein a distal region of the sheath has a distally tapering diameter. (google.se)
• 6 . The catheter of claim 3 , wherein the tissue collection chamber has a distal opening in the first closed position. (google.se)
• 10 . The catheter of claim 7 , wherein a distal region of the sheath can be expanded by moving the shim sleeve distally. (google.se)
• 14 . The catheter of claim 13 , wherein the cutting element can be extended distally through a distal opening of the sheath when the tissue collection chamber is in the second open position. (google.se)
• 16 . The catheter of claim 2 , wherein the tissue collection chamber comprises one or more slots in a distal region of the sheath, the distal region of the sheath has a distally tapering diameter, and the tissue collection chamber comprises a shim sleeve disposed within the sheath, the shim sleeve being axially slidable relative to the sheath, and the shim sleeve having a lumen. (google.se)

Urine5

• Movement of the catheter in some cases seemedto be sufficient to make the urine to flow. (rutgers.edu)
• Unblocking the catheter did not in every case cause a sudden, clearlyvisible flow of urine. (rutgers.edu)
• Obstruction of normal urine outflow from kidney. (studystack.com)
• Police in South Dakota are collecting urine samples from uncooperative suspects through the use of force and catheters, a procedure the state's top prosecutor says is legal but is criticized by others as unnecessarily invasive and a potential constitutional violation. (usatoday.com)
• After Sparks refused to cooperate, police transported him to Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, where he was strapped to a bed while a catheter was forced into his penis so that officers could obtain a urine sample. (usatoday.com)

Urinary obstruction2

• The Catheter Science M3 "Mini Catheter" has been developed for management of urinary obstruction. (auanet.org)
• Your Vet's diagnosis: Urinary Obstruction. (healthypawspetinsurance.com)

Ablation2

• The investigators are looking to see how safe and feasible RFA (Radiofrequency ablation) catheter is in patient with malignant bile duct stenosis. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Determine the feasibility of radiofrequency ablation catheter placement across malignant strictures with using a subjective scale, 0 is being impossible to place the catheter and 10 is being very easy to place the catheter. (clinicaltrials.gov)

Insertion7

• Continue insertion until water flows from catheter. (enasco.com)
• The use of PA in patients with malignant colorectal obstruction may be not effective to prevent the development of infectious complications after SEMS insertion. (hindawi.com)
• Recently, SEMS insertion in malignant colorectal obstruction is recommended for patients with clinical symptoms and imaging evidence, as an alternative treatment to emergency surgery in patients with high risk of postoperative mortality and as palliative treatment according to the clinical guideline published by European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) [ 7 ] and reviewed and endorsed by the Governing Board of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) [ 8 ]. (hindawi.com)
• Prevention of central line- or catheter-associated infections begins with avoidance of unnecessary insertion, adherence to aseptic technique when inserting, and device removal when no longer necessary. (aafp.org)
• Avoid the femoral vein for central venous catheter insertion, if possible. (aafp.org)
• Located within the catheter is a clot capture coil that is connected to an insertion mandrel. (google.co.uk)
• This biofilm formation will begin immediately after insertion of the catheter, hence the focus on removing the catheter as soon as it is no longer needed (Nicolle 2014). (ausmed.com.au)

Patency3

• Catheter patency research shows a restricted evolution that does not follow the evolution of transplantations , mainly regarding nursing care . (bvsalud.org)
• Care must be taken during therapy with Renacidin to maintain the patency of the urethral catheter or cystostomy tube. (nih.gov)
• Frequent monitoring of the system should be performed by a nurse, an aide or any person with sufficient skills to be able to detect any problems with the patency of the catheter. (nih.gov)

Lumen11

• The M3 is a short catheter segment which is attached to a monofilament suture which runs thru the lumen of the urethra. (auanet.org)
• A debulking catheter comprising a tissue debulking assembly for removing a contiguous strand of material from a body lumen. (google.ca)
• The catheter is advanced transluminally through the body lumen to contact material in the body lumen and remove a plane of contiguous material that has a length that is typically longer than a length of the window on the catheter. (google.ca)
• 3. A catheter according to claim 1, further comprising an elongate proximal tube having one end connected to said housing and extending outwardly therefrom, said proximal tube further having a lumen extending longitudinally through said proximal tube and accessing at least one of said lumens in said elongate tube means. (google.es)
• A clot and foreign body removal device is described which comprises a catheter with at least one lumen. (google.co.uk)
• The elasticity or superelasticity of the coil allows it to be deformed within the catheter and to then reform its original coil configuration when the coil is moved outside of the catheter lumen. (google.co.uk)
• Clot evacuation can be performed by placing a wide-lumen bladder catheter at bedside. (wikipedia.org)
• An atherectomy catheter is provided having a tissue collection chamber capable of being cleaned out in a simple, fast and effective way, and also provides methods of using said catheter to remove material from a blood vessel lumen. (google.se)
• 2 . The catheter of claim 1 , wherein the tissue collection chamber comprises a sheath having a lumen. (google.se)
• 7 . The catheter of claim 2 , wherein the tissue collection chamber comprises a shim sleeve disposed within the lumen of the sheath, the shim sleeve being axially slidable relative to the sheath, and the shim sleeve having a lumen. (google.se)
• 13 . The catheter of claim 7 , wherein the cutting element can be extended distally through the lumen of the shim sleeve. (google.se)

Complications3

• When considering esophageal dilation to treat a patient with food bolus obstruction, care must be made to look for features of eosinophilic esophagitis, as these patients are at a higher risk of dilation-associated complications. (wikipedia.org)
• Complications of indwelling urinary catheters (IUCs) are common, with the infectious one accounting for 40% of all reported healthcare-associated infections. (intechopen.com)
• Nonetheless, TAVI has also been associated with very rare but life-threatening complications, such as coronary ostia obstruction. (onlinejacc.org)

Biliary3

• This manuscript addresses the etiologies and solutions to leaking and obstructed feeding tubes, percutaneous biliary drains, percutaneous catheter nephrostomies, and drainage catheters, including abscess drains. (nih.gov)
• On univariable analysis, previously cholangitis was an independent poor prognosis factor for recurrent biliary obstruction. (biomedcentral.com)
• Patients with malignant biliary obstruction due to different types of tumors, including pancreatic, bile duct, gallbladder, and hepatocellular carcinomas, frequently have a poor prognosis in terms of quality of life and survival. (biomedcentral.com)

Infection14

• The study purpose is to measure the rate of catheter-related urinary tract infections in patients with the M3 in place as compared to the known anticipated infection rate for patients with a Foley in place over a similar period of time. (auanet.org)
• Weekly evaluation of the presence or absence of infection with independent analysis of UA and Culture and Sensitivity revealed a 72 % infection rate prior to placement of a M3 "Mini Catheter. (auanet.org)
• 95%. This represents a 77% reduction from the expected infection rate for a Foley Catheter. (auanet.org)
• The M3 "Mini Catheter" demonstrated a substantial reduction in infection rate over the 28 day period as compared to expected infection rates with either a Foley or CIC. (auanet.org)
• Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are the most common device-related health care-associated infection. (aafp.org)
• In the 1980s, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) were identified as the most common nosocomial infection with estimates suggesting that CAUTIs comprised up to 40% of hospital-based infections [ 2 ]. (intechopen.com)
• Intestinal obstruction may also cause serious infection and inflammation of your abdominal cavity, known as peritonitis . (healthline.com)
• Having taken 50mg per day for 30 days, thiswas reduced to 50mg 3 or 4 times per week and then to just nights when I wasfeeling feverish as might warn of a urinary infection or when there was aconsiderable amount of sediment in my catheter. (rutgers.edu)
• Although this type of treatment is usually effective in draining excess CSF temporarily, surgical revisions are often necessary due to shunt obstruction, infection, or over-drainage. (washington.edu)
• This study permitted to identify flaws in the care process that are potentially changeable and important to avoid urinary tract infection by urinary catheter use. (scielo.br)
• As a result, patients with indwelling catheters should demonstrate symptoms of infection (pain, fever, sepsis, etc.) before treatment is warranted. (ddhealthinfo.org)
• In these individuals, removal of the catheter and intermittent catherization during antibiotic therapy may be necessary to eliminate the infection. (ddhealthinfo.org)
• This is because the symptoms of infection may be absent due to the catheter being in-situ, meaning the patient wouldn't know if they were experiencing the symptoms of a UTI (e.g. urinary urgency or a burning sensation on voiding). (ausmed.com.au)
• If the risk of infection increases with the use of an IDC, then we can minimise catheter use on patients. (ausmed.com.au)

Patients with malignant2

• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement in patients with malignant bowel obstruction due to ovarian carcinoma. (biomedsearch.com)
• OBJECTIVES: To analyze the feasibility of using percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement in ovarian cancer patients with malignant bowel obstruction and to analyze the outcome of these patients. (biomedsearch.com)

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction3

• This is called congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction or dacryostenosis. (kidshealth.org)
• To report the success proportions for the treatment of persistent nasolacrimal duct obstruction for three surgical procedures: balloon catheter dilation, nasolacrimal intubation, and simple probing. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) is a common ocular condition in the first year of life. (clinicaltrials.gov)

Intermittent5

• In conclusion: The M3 "Mini Catheter" has demonstrated in this pilot study, to be an attractive alternative device to either a Foley Catheter or Clean Intermittent Catheter for managing urinary retention in this group of patients. (auanet.org)
• This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Urological Catheters in Thousand Units and US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Dialysis Catheters (Hemodialysis, & Peritoneal), and Urinary Catheters (Foley, Intermittent, & External/Condom). (bio-medicine.org)
• The classical PAC evolved from a catheter that enabled intermittent cardiac output (CO) measurements in combination with static pressures to a monitoring tool which provides continuous data on CO, the oxygen delivery and consumption balance, as well as right ventricular (RV) performance. (springer.com)
• Renacidin is indicated for dissolution of bladder calculi of the struvite or apatite variety by local intermittent irrigation through a urethral catheter or cystostomy tube as an alternative or adjunct to surgical procedures. (nih.gov)
• Renacidin is also indicated for use as an intermittent irrigating solution to prevent encrustations of indwelling urethral catheters and cystostomy tubes. (nih.gov)

Foley8

• A physician in the emergency room attempted replacement with a Foley catheter. (nih.gov)
• Axial CT image demonstrates a misplaced Foley catheter (arrowheads) in the peritoneum adjacent to the stomach (arrow). (nih.gov)
• From June 2017 thru November 2017, 45 M3 Catheters we're placed in 28 patients who were in chronic urinary retention managed with either Foley Catheter or CIC. (auanet.org)
• To avoid the possibility of leakage, make sure to use a 16 French Foley catheter (supplied with the simulator). (enasco.com)
• Use only 16 French Foley catheters. (enasco.com)
• Special care should be taken when using a Foley catheter. (enasco.com)
• Improper use of a Foley catheter can result in damage to the simulator. (enasco.com)
• Eventually, Dr. Frederic Foley developed a self-retaining, balloon-based latex catheter in 1929 while seeking a treatment of post-prostatectomy hemorrhage. (intechopen.com)

Suprapubic cystostomy1

• The catheter was removed but attempt at re-passing the catheter failed and a suprapubic cystostomy was performed. (medscape.com)

Indwelling3

• Indwelling urinary catheters (IUC) are among the oldest of medical devices that continue to be used in therapy today. (intechopen.com)
• Patients with an indwelling urethral catheter or a cystostomy tube may have undiagnosed vesicoureteral reflux. (nih.gov)
• Note: Patients with indwelling urinary catheters are likely to be colonized with bacteria rather than infected. (ddhealthinfo.org)

Medically1

• Partial obstructions can occasionally be treated medically with pain medication and drugs to relax the urinary tract. (mvtimes.com)

Silicone catheters2

• Only silicone catheters should be used. (enasco.com)
• The development of silicone catheters has vastly improved the treatment of hydrocephalus. (aiche.org)

Chronic5

• It's known as intestinal pseudo-obstruction if it becomes chronic. (healthline.com)
• It's called a pseudo-obstruction if it becomes chronic, or long term. (healthline.com)
• Does the effectiveness of recanalization of chronic occlusion depend on the location of the obstruction? (termedia.pl)
• Bryniarski L, Klima Ł, Surowiec S, L. Bryniarski K, Terlecki M, Dudek D. Does the effectiveness of recanalization of chronic occlusion depend on the location of the obstruction? (termedia.pl)
• Thus, in this study we tried to determine whether the effectiveness of recanalization of chronic occlusion depends on the location of the obstruction. (termedia.pl)

Balloon catheter4

• To obtain descriptive data regarding symptoms and quality of life in patients receiving each type of surgical procedure, and to compare success proportions between patients undergoing balloon catheter dilation and those undergoing nasolacrimal intubation. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Balloon catheter nasolacrimal duct dilation consists of punctal dilation of at least one punctum and the passage into the nose of a semi-flexible wire probe with an inflatable balloon on the tip. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Clinicians choose among repeat probing, repeat probing with inferior turbinate infracture, multipass probing, balloon catheter dilation, and nasolacrimal duct intubation. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• EDPVRs were recorded during balloon catheter obstruction of inferior vena cava inflow. (ahajournals.org)

Central venous ca2

• This is an integrative literature review with the aim of summarizing the prevention measures and treatment of thrombotic obstruction of long-term semi-implanted central venous catheters , in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation . (bvsalud.org)
• An estimated 2 million people worldwide are currently either receiving treatment with dialysis or a kidney transplant, many of whom rely on central venous catheters (CVCs) to receive this lifesaving treatment. (prnewswire.co.uk)

Percutaneous catheter1

• Drobinski G, Lechat P, Metzger JP et al (1987) Results of percutaneous catheter valvuloplasty for calcified aortic stenosis in the elderly. (springer.com)

Peritoneal1

• In a typical shunt system, a catheter is used to drain the fluid from the brain to a site in the body where it can be absorbed, such as a chamber of the heart or the peritoneal cavity. (sbir.gov)

Complication3

• Mister 28-Years-Ago had a serious complication of FLUTD - urethral obstruction. (mvtimes.com)
• Objectives This study sought to evaluate, through a systematic review of the published data, the main baseline characteristics, management, and clinical outcomes of patients suffering coronary obstruction as a complication of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). (onlinejacc.org)
• Methods Studies published between 2002 and 2012, with regard to coronary obstruction as a complication of TAVI, were identified with a systematic electronic search. (onlinejacc.org)

Insert the catheter2

• Slowly insert the catheter through simulated sphincter. (enasco.com)
• B. Slowly insert the catheter about 2' into the urethra with the penis in the normal hanging position until the restriction simulating the mucosal fold is encountered. (enasco.com)

Procedure1

• The use of a catheter makes it possible to combine diagnosis and treatment in a single procedure. (radiologyinfo.org)

Hydrocephalus3

• These findings have implications for the design and deployment of microporous shunt catheter systems for the treatment of hydrocephalus. (strath.ac.uk)
• In preterm newborn infants, shunts are placed to relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus and, due to the higher than normal CSF protein contents, shunt malfunction and obstruction occurs secondary to protein coagulation around the shunt tip. (sbir.gov)
• Syringomyelia, formation of an expanding syrinx (fluid-filled cyst) within the spinal cord due to obstruction of normal CSF flow, is related to hydrocephalus or spinal cord injury. (sbir.gov)

Surgery4

• Several case series of repeat surgery for nasolacrimal obstruction have been reported. (clinicaltrials.gov)
• Obstruction can be partial, which may resolve without surgery. (healthline.com)
• Catheter angiography produces very detailed, clear and accurate pictures of the blood vessels and may eliminate the need for surgery. (radiologyinfo.org)
• Its incidence was shown to be high in the 1960s and 1970s, with up to 41% of the catheters becoming obstructed within 10 years after surgery. (thejns.org)

Delivery catheter2

• A Y-connector and an brush sub-assembly connector are attached to the proximal end of the brush delivery catheter and form an brush sub-assembly with the brush drive shaft and brush. (google.com)
• A delivery catheter is encircled by a sealing member which is expandable from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration. (google.co.uk)

Valve3

• Davies H (1965) Catheter-mounted valve for temporary relief of aortic insufficiency. (springer.com)
• Standard treatment involves implanting a silicone catheter and valve (shunt system) to drain CSF. (washington.edu)
• Conclusions Reported cases of coronary obstruction after TAVI occurred more frequently in women, in patients receiving a balloon-expandable valve, and the LCA was the most commonly involved artery. (onlinejacc.org)

Spinal1

• From January to July 2016the misery of my spinal injury was aggravated by the torment of catheter blockages. (rutgers.edu)

Pulmonary5

• Join us to learn the current medical and surgical approach to patients with syndromic pulmonary artery abnormalities, major aortopulmonary collaterals (MAPCAs), and right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. (stanford.edu)
• The contemporary pulmonary artery catheter. (springer.com)
• Nowadays, the classical pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) has an almost 50-year-old history of its clinical use for hemodynamic monitoring. (springer.com)
• Since the introduction of the original floating pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) by Swan and Ganz in 1970 the device has changed considerably. (springer.com)
• Pulmonary function tests showed mixed obstruction and restriction varying from vital capacity of 50-60% predicted. (bmj.com)

Urethral obstruction4

• Conclusions Urethral obstruction can result from inadequate treatment of patient with benign prostate enlargement and bladder diverticulum stones. (medscape.com)
• Mummification of the glans can cause urethral obstruction. (ispub.com)
• Technically called urethral obstruction, veterinarians just call it a "blocked cat. (mvtimes.com)
• Complete urethral obstruction is a life-threatening emergency. (mvtimes.com)

Patient's1

• The patient's catheter was removed. (ispub.com)

Interventional radiology3

• Management of dysfunctional catheters and tubes inserted by interventional radiology. (nih.gov)
• SAN ANTONIO , April 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluegrass Vascular Technologies (Bluegrass Vascular), a private medical technology company focused on innovating lifesaving devices and methods for vascular access procedures, today welcomed the publication of the first reporting standards for thoracic central vein obstruction (TCVO) in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR). (prnewswire.co.uk)
• Rheolytic Catheter for Percutaneous Reml of Thrombus", Interventional Radiology. (freepatentsonline.com)

Mechanical3

• Mechanical obstructions are when something physically blocks the small intestine. (healthline.com)
• Though rare, mechanical obstructions can also block the colon, or large intestine. (healthline.com)
• Although less common, mechanical obstructions can also block your colon, or large intestine. (healthline.com)

Drainage2

• Safety and efficacy of the Catheter Science M3 "Mini Catheter" in establishing urinary drainage 2. (auanet.org)
• Researchers have explored antibiotic impregnated catheters, various metal alloys and alternative drainage systems and nursing protocols to address the issue [ 4 ]. (intechopen.com)

Bacteremia1

• New microorganism in catheter-related bacteremia? (isciii.es)

Palliative treatment1

• High dose rate (HDR) endobronchial brachytherapy is a palliative treatment for symptomatic airway obstruction by malignant tumours. (bmj.com)

Placement for malignant1

• RESULTS: Ninety-four patients with ovarian carcinoma requiring PEG tube placement for malignant bowel obstruction were identified. (biomedsearch.com)

Patient7

• The catheter was subsequently removed, and the patient was placed on broad-spectrum antibiotics and successfully managed conservatively. (nih.gov)
• Just as in a real patient, the cuff must be completely deflated before the catheter is removed. (enasco.com)
• Myths and rituals exist among healthcare professionals in the application of the urinary catheter, and the catheter is often forgotten after the placement, resulting in a potentially significant impact on patient outcomes and healthcare cost. (intechopen.com)
• 1 Despite being widely utilized, 40% of hemodialysis patients with CVCs develop a central venous obstruction, which, if left untreated, can lead to increased patient morbidity, reduced quality of life and increased provider costs. (prnewswire.co.uk)
• Patient may require suprapubic catheter to relieve it. (ispub.com)
• SVC obstruction was originally described by William Hunter in 1757 in a patient with a "leutic" aortic aneurysm [2], and this remained the etiology in 40% of cases until the mid-1950s. (ctsnet.org)
• This is a significant number, considering that there is a 15 to 25% chance of a hospitalised patient needing a catheter inserted at some point during their stay (CDC 2015). (ausmed.com.au)

Severe2

• Then oct 5 I had a severe small bowel adhesion obstruction. (healingwell.com)
• Heart cath showed severe myocardial bridge involving mid LAD. (medhelp.org)

Intestinal16

• Treatment of neonatal intestinal obstruction requires collaboration between the neonatologist and pediatric surgeon to ascertain the correct diagnosis and proceed with appropriate treatment. (medscape.com)
• What is an intestinal obstruction? (healthline.com)
• An intestinal obstruction is a potentially serious condition in which the intestines are blocked. (healthline.com)
• There are a variety of causes for intestinal obstructions. (healthline.com)
• What causes intestinal obstruction? (healthline.com)
• If something interrupts these coordinated contractions, it can cause a functional intestinal obstruction. (healthline.com)
• Unfortunately, the symptoms of intestinal obstruction are common to a variety of problems. (healthline.com)
• It takes time and testing to determine whether an intestinal obstruction exists. (healthline.com)
• How is intestinal obstruction diagnosed? (healthline.com)
• What are treatments for intestinal obstruction? (healthline.com)
• However, intestinal obstruction can put a stop to this. (healthline.com)
• An intestinal obstruction occurs when your small or large intestine is blocked. (healthline.com)
• There are many potential causes of intestinal obstruction. (healthline.com)
• An untreated intestinal obstruction can be fatal. (healthline.com)
• Intestinal obstruction in infants typically arises from infections, organ diseases, and decreased blood flow to the intestines (strangulation). (healthline.com)
• Any type of intestinal obstruction is difficult to diagnose in infants because they can't describe their symptoms. (healthline.com)

Symptoms2

• Some of the symptoms may depend on the location and length of time of the obstruction. (healthline.com)
• Other signs or symptoms include catheter obstruction, haematuria, recent trauma and suprapubic pain, however, these symptoms are only present in a minority of people with a CAUTI . (ausmed.com.au)

Irrigation2

• While clean handling of catheters is important, routine perineal cleaning and catheter irrigation or changing are ineffective in eliminating bacteriuria. (aafp.org)
• Renacidin ® (Citric Acid, Glucono delta-lactone, and Magnesium Carbonate) is a sterile, non-pyrogenic irrigation solution for use within the lower urinary tract in the dissolution of bladder calculi of the struvite or apatite variety, and prevention of encrustations of urethral catheters and cystostomy tubes. (nih.gov)

Small intestine1

• For example, vomiting is an early sign of small intestine obstruction. (healthline.com)