Misdiagnoses caused by use of indwelling urethral catheters in children with ureterovesical junction anomalies

Abstract

Although placing an indwelling urethral catheter is a relatively safe procedure, complications can occur, particularly in patients with ureterovesical anomalies, such as high-grade VUR or an ectopic ureter. Using catheters with inflating balloons can cause rapid increases in tension in the ureter, and related complications.