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Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Detection of Urethral Foreign Bodies: A Case Series

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Urethral foreign bodies are an uncommon presentation in the emergency department (ED) and can be difficult to assess and diagnose. There are examples in the literature of ultrasound detecting urethral foreign bodies. While not standard of practice, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) may be a useful tool for this unique pathology. CASE SERIES: We describe three cases in which POCUS was used in the care of patients presenting with urethral foreign bodies. Ultrasound aided in diagnosis and helped facilitate further management. CONCLUSION: While urethral foreign bodies are relatively uncommon, they can lead to significant morbidity, which makes their prompt identification and treatment important. Ultrasound provides a rapid means of evaluation that allows the patient to stay under observation by ED staff while removing exposure to radiation or contrast.

Source: Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine

DOI: 10.5811/cpcem.41503

Authors: Luca Tomasi, Michael Zampi, Michele L Schroeder, Michael Cooper, Norah McIntyre

Institutions: Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Health

Language: English

Topic: Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500