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. 1975 Jan;50(1):80–81. doi: 10.1136/adc.50.1.80

Complication of suprapubic bladder aspiration.

L Polnay, A M Fraser, J M Lewis
PMCID: PMC1544489  PMID: 1124947

Abstract

Suprapubic abscess formation was seen in 2 babies after attempted suprapubic bladder puncture. In both cases the baby was grossly dehydrated and gut contents were aspirated. Though this complication is rare, it should be remembered, as with all investigations, that a definite indication should be present before suprapubic aspiration is undertaken.

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