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Management Of A Knotted Infant Feeding Tube In The Urinary Bladder

Urethral catheterization is routinely used in pediatric patients for various indications. Intravesical knotting of the catheter is a rare event but can cause significant morbidity. We report a case of knotted infant feeding tube in urinary bladder successfully treated endoscopically. Tips on prevention and treatment of this condition are also given.

Prashant Shah | B. Madhok | Rasesh Desai

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