LONG‐TERM CATHETER DRAINAGE IN THE MALE1

摘要: SUMMARY The sources and routes of infection during continuous bladder drainage are discussed illustrated. Twenty-nine male patients had closed for periods seven to seventy-seven days with an overall rate 21 per cent. When accidental disruption the circuit repeated urethral instrumentation were avoided no patient became infected. Further improvements in management suggested. We wish thank consultant surgical staff United Bristol Hospitals, Southmead General Hospital Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, permission investigate their patients. We also grateful Mr Ashton Miller his help advice these studies.