Endourological Treatment of Foreign Bodies in the Urinary System

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In this retrospective study, nature, clinical presentations, diagnostic modalities, and endoscopic treatment of urinary system foreign bodies were evaluated. METHODS: A total of 8 cases were treated with endoscopic surgery between February 15, 2007 and June 12, 2012. Clinical findings, radiologic diagnosis, and management were reviewed. RESULTS: We observed that urinary tract foreign bodies were generally secondary to iatrogenic causes; however, bladder/urethral foreign bodies could also be due to self-insertion. Clinical findings were different secondary to their location in the urinary system. All foreign bodies were treated endoscopically. CONCLUSIONS: Foreign bodies of the urinary system can successfully be treated with endoscopic modalities without any complications.