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An indwelling urinary catheter is a small, flexible tube that can be inserted through the urethra and into the bladder. The catheter allows urine to drain into a collection bag.
An indwelling catheter is one that stays in place for a longer period of time. When the catheter is inserted into the bladder, a small balloon is inflated to keep it in place. The balloon is deflated before the catheter is removed.
Current as of: March 1, 2023
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineElizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal MedicineKara C. Taggart MD - Urology
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine & Kara C. Taggart MD - Urology
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