intermittent self-catheterization
- intermittent self-catheterization
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a procedure in which the patient periodically passes a disposable catheter through the urethra into the bladder for the purpose of emptying it of urine. It is increasingly used in the management of patients of both sexes (including children) with chronic
retention and large residual urine volumes, often due to
neuropathic bladder. ISC may prevent back pressure and dilatation of the upper urinary tract with consequent infection and incontinence.
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intermittent self-catheterization — clean intermittent self catheterization; = ISC; = CISC a procedure in which the patient periodically passes a disposable catheter through the urethra into the bladder for the purpose of emptying it of urine. It is increasingly used in the… … The new mediacal dictionary
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CISC — intermittent self catheterization … The new mediacal dictionary
ISC — intermittent self catheterization … The new mediacal dictionary
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