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Straight urinary catheter in males

Bladder and urethra, showing catheter inserted in urethra and urine draining through catheter, with detail of straight catheter.

A urinary catheter is a small, flexible tube that can be inserted through the urethra and into the bladder, allowing urine to drain.

A straight catheter is a type of urinary catheter. It's inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to allow urine to drain out. Then it is removed.

Current as of: April 30, 2024

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Current as of: April 30, 2024

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