Urethral foreign body
Urethral Foreign Body
Urethral foreign body (pronounced: yoo-REE-thrul FOR-in BOD-ee) refers to any object that is found in the urethra that is not typically present. This can include a wide range of items, from medical devices such as catheters to non-medical items that have been inserted into the urethra.
Etymology
The term "urethral foreign body" is derived from the Latin "urethra", meaning "pipe or tube", and the Latin "corpus alienum", meaning "foreign body".
Related Terms
- Urethra: The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions.
- Cystoscopy: A procedure that allows your doctor to examine the lining of your bladder and the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra).
- Urethritis: Inflammation of the urethra.
- Urologist: A doctor who specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a urethral foreign body often involves a physical examination and imaging tests, such as an ultrasound or X-ray. In some cases, a cystoscopy may be performed, which involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera on the end into the urethra to examine it and the bladder.
Treatment
Treatment for a urethral foreign body depends on the size and type of the object, as well as any symptoms it may be causing. In some cases, the object may be removed using a special tool during a cystoscopy. In other cases, surgery may be required.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Urethral foreign body
- Wikipedia's article - Urethral foreign body
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