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straight urinary catheter in males

bladder and urethra, showing catheter inserted in urethra and urine draining through catheter, with detail of straight catheter.

a urinary catheter is a small, flexible tube that can be inserted through the urethra and into the bladder, allowing urine to drain.

a straight catheter is a type of urinary catheter. it's inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to allow urine to drain out. then it is removed.

current as of: november 15, 2023

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