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. 2012 Jan;94(1):5–7. doi: 10.1308/003588412X13171221500303

Table 4.

Contraindications to suprapubic catheterisation

Lower abdominal surgery (possible risk of bowel adhesions)
Bladder cancer
Anticoagulation/antiplatelet treatment (risk of uncontrolled haemorrhage)
Abdominal wall sepsis
Vascular graft in the suprapubic region