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(T19.9) Foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified
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78 254 in individuals diagnosis foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified is diagnosed Men are 1.25% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified
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Women receive the diagnosis foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 50-54
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified - what does this mean
Foreign body in the genitourinary tract occurs when a non-biological object enters the urinary system, usually through the urethra, and becomes lodged in the bladder, urethra, or other parts of the urinary tract. common causes include insertion of foreign objects, such as catheters, during medical procedures, accidental ingestion of small objects, and objects that are inserted into the urethra for sexual pleasure.
What happens during the disease - foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified
Foreign body in the genitourinary tract is caused by the introduction of a foreign object into the urinary tract, which can occur accidentally or intentionally. the foreign object can cause physical trauma and inflammation of the urethral mucosa, leading to pain, bleeding, and urinary tract infection. if left untreated, the foreign body can cause obstruction of the urinary tract, leading to hydronephrosis, renal failure, and sepsis.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Urinalysis
- Imaging studies such as X-ray or CT scan
- Urine culture
- Ureteroscopy
- Cystoscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Urodynamic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Removal of the foreign body from the genitourinary tract
- Perform a physical examination of the patient
- Order imaging studies as necessary to locate the foreign body
- Perform a cystoscopy to evaluate the location of the foreign body
- Perform a ureteroscopy to remove the foreign body
- Provide post-operative care and follow-up
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
45 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified - Prevention
The best way to prevent foreign body in the genitourinary tract, part unspecified, is to avoid inserting any foreign objects into the urinary tract. additionally, it is important to practice good hygiene and to use proper protection when engaging in sexual activities.