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Scheduled for hysterectomy, is a catheter always used, for how long? how high is the risk of bladder and intestinal complications?
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Hysterectomy: A catheter is needed during hysterectomy to drain the bladder and help pull it away from the uterus. The duration of use depends on the type of hysterectomy being done and the surgeons preference. Bladder and intestinal complications are known risks but fairly rare.
Answered 1/8/2018
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