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(T19) Foreign body in genitourinary tract
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78 254 in individuals diagnosis foreign body in genitourinary tract confirmed
Diagnosis foreign body in genitourinary tract is diagnosed Men are 1.25% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis foreign body in genitourinary tract
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Women receive the diagnosis foreign body in genitourinary tract
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease foreign body in genitourinary tract - 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
Absence or low individual and public risk
Foreign body in genitourinary tract - what does this mean
Foreign body in genitourinary tract is a condition in which an object, such as a toy, a piece of jewelry, or a surgical instrument, has been inserted into the urinary tract or genital organs. this can occur accidentally or intentionally, and can result in infection, pain, and obstruction of the urinary tract.
What happens during the disease - foreign body in genitourinary tract
Foreign body in the genitourinary tract occurs when a foreign object is unintentionally introduced into the urinary tract or genitalia. this can happen through accidental insertion or ingestion of a foreign object, or it can be the result of a medical procedure. the foreign body can cause inflammation and irritation of the urinary tract or genitalia, leading to pain, bleeding, infection, and even obstruction of the urinary tract.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Urine analysis
- Ultrasound imaging
- X-Ray imaging
- CT scan
- Cystoscopy (visual inspection of the urinary tract)
- Ureteroscopy (visual inspection of the ureter)
- Retrograde urography (x-ray imaging with contrast)
- MRI
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To remove the foreign body from the genitourinary tract
- Administer anesthetics to the patient
- Perform an imaging test to locate the foreign body
- Insert a urethral catheter to remove the foreign body
- Monitor the patient's vital signs during the procedure
- Remove the foreign body from the genitourinary tract
- Administer antibiotics to prevent infection
- Provide post-operative care to the patient
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
45 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Foreign body in genitourinary tract - Prevention
The best way to prevent foreign body in the genitourinary tract is to avoid the insertion of any foreign objects into the urethra or other parts of the genitourinary tract. additionally, it is important to practice safe sex and use condoms to reduce the risk of foreign bodies entering the genitourinary tract.