# An Unusual Case of Bladder Wall Erosion Due to Prolonged Use of a Coudé Tip Urethral Catheter in a 79-Year-Old Man

## TL;DR

A 79-year-old man developed bladder wall erosion from long-term use of a coudé tip catheter, highlighting risks of prolonged catheter use.

## Contribution

Reports a rare case of bladder wall erosion caused by prolonged use of a coudé tip urethral catheter.

## Key findings

- Bladder wall erosion was incidentally found in a patient using a coudé tip catheter for long-term urinary drainage.
- Conservative treatment was successful for the bladder wall erosion.
- Prolonged use of rigid, curved-tip catheters can lead to serious complications.

## Abstract

We present the case of a 79-year-old man with long-term lower urinary tract obstruction managed with a coudé tip urethral catheter, who had an incidental finding of posterior bladder wall erosion diagnosed at cystoscopy for prostate enucleation. The posterior bladder wall erosion was treated conservatively. This rare but serious complication highlights the potential risk of prolonged use of rigid, curved-tip catheters and the need for careful catheter selection and regular reassessment in patients requiring long-term indwelling urinary drainage.