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Technique of radiological localisation and endoscopic retrieval of unusual foreign body from urinary bladder

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Minimal invasive endoscopic retrieval of an unusual foreign body (Allen key) from urinary bladder in a young female patient is presented. The technique of radiological localisation using plain X-ray, often the only investigation available in small centres, is described.

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  1. Department of Urology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, AB25 2ZD, Aberdeen, UK

    G. Nabi, B. K. Somani, L. C. Steven & S. McClinton

  2. Clinical Lecturer Urology Department of Surgery, University Medical School University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building Foresterhill, AB25 2ZD, Aberdeen, UK

    G. Nabi

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Nabi, G., Somani, B.K., Steven, L.C. et al. Technique of radiological localisation and endoscopic retrieval of unusual foreign body from urinary bladder. Int Urol Nephrol 38, 251–254 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-006-0037-y

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