International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology
2025, Vol. 9, Issue 6, Part L
Duplex collecting system diagnosed following misplaced foley catheter post-cesarean: A unique obstetric complication
Author(s): Sangeeta Shah, Roja J, Asha Jyothi and Laxmi Padma Priya
Abstract: Apparent Anuria along with urinary bypassing i.e., patient may appear anuric, but urine is actually leaking around the catheter instead of draining through it. This case illustrates how an otherwise uneventful post-caesarean course complicated by apparent anuria and urinary bypassing with a retained Foley’s catheter which was secondary to inadvertent ureteric catheterization, ultimately led to the diagnosis of a previously unrecognized duplex collecting system. Although rare, misdirection of a urinary catheter in obstetric practice can lead to serious complications. Proper catheter sizing, attention to insertion length, and recognition of anatomical variations can help prevent such events.
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