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A 57-year-old male asked:

After a suprapubic catheter has been removed how long does it take to stop leaking?

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur
Family Medicine 12 years experience
Suprapubic catheter: After removal, leaking of urine can occur for about 24 hours or a little longer. Usually the site is secured with sterile dressing and a bag is attached to the site of catheter to collect urine if there is any leakage. Follow up with your doctor closely.
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Last updated Oct 14, 2019

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