Catheter out days earlier? new study tests safety after fistula surgery
Symptom relief
Completed
This study looked at whether removing a bladder catheter just 2 to 3 days after surgery to repair a colovesical fistula (an abnormal connection between the colon and bladder) is safe. Normally, the catheter stays in for about 10 days. Researchers compared 65 adults who had early …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karim Alavi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC