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Clean Intermittent Catheterization in the Elderly

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Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) has become the gold standard for bladder management in a host of neurologic and non-neurologic disease states causing urinary retention. While CIC has been extensively studied, there has been limited research in applying CIC to the elderly population. In this review paper, we evaluate the lessons learned about the feasibility, complications, and obstacles to compliance associated with CIC and apply them to an elderly population. With the use of improved teaching methods, devices to assist with passing the catheter, and ongoing education and follow-up, we believe that CIC can be a viable option for bladder management in elderly patients with urinary retention.

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Dr. Bahnson declares that he has no conflict of interest. Dr. Mahdy: PI uphold postmarketing study, sponsored by Boston Scientific.

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  1. Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0589, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, USA

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Bahnson, E., Mahdy, A. Clean Intermittent Catheterization in the Elderly. Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep 10, 376–380 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-015-0340-5

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