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Is there a test to show part of a cathetar probably the balloon due to a clogged or blocked cathetar presumably being taken out months earlier?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Bladder ultrasound: Might demonstrate it. Cystoscopy certainly would.

Dr Korona agreed

Answered 4/30/2012

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Dr. Richard Sarle answered

Piece: You mean a piece of plastic from catheter..L? A cystoscope would tell if you have a foreign object in the bladder.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Is there a test to show part of a cathetar probably the balloon due to a clogged or blocked cathetar presumably being taken out months earlier?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. George Klauber answered

Dr Korona agreed

Dr. Richard Sarle answered

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