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Foley catheter damage

by busylady3289, Feb 24, 2009 08:47PM

Tags: Foley catheter

Can an accidental "pulling" on a Foley catheter following an unrelated surgery cause permanent damage to the urethra and/or the prostate gland? Could this affect his ability to have an erection?

This discussion is related to Difficulty Urinating after removal of Foley catheter.

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