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Incidence and prevention of iatrogenic urethral injuries.

Kashefi C, Messer K, Barden R, et al. Incidence and prevention of iatrogenic urethral injuries. J Urol. 2008;179(6):2254-7; discussion 2257-8. doi:10.1016/j.juro.2008.01.108.

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May 7, 2008
Kashefi C, Messer K, Barden R, et al. J Urol. 2008;179(6):2254-7; discussion 2257-8.
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Approximately 1 in 300 male patients at this university hospital experienced a urethral injury due to urinary catheter placement. A nursing education program significantly reduced the risk of injury.

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Kashefi C, Messer K, Barden R, et al. Incidence and prevention of iatrogenic urethral injuries. J Urol. 2008;179(6):2254-7; discussion 2257-8. doi:10.1016/j.juro.2008.01.108.

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