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This chapter discusses the kind of catheters used in surgery. They are: 1. Depezzer catheter: This catheter is used to drain a cavity, sometimes used for chest drainage. 2. Balloon catheter: This is a self-retaining catheter. It is most commonly inserted into the bladder. The balloon is filled with water. 3. Whistle-tip catheter: This catheter is frequently used by the anesthetist for endotracheal suction. It may also be used for drainage. 4. Jacques catheter: This catheter is very commonly used and suitable for general use. 5. Ureteric catheter: These are passed through a cystoscope prior to retrograde pyelography. The right and left are identified by different colors. 6. Esophageal tube: This is inserted pre-operatively in many gastric operations. 7. Levine tube: This is used in gastric and bowel surgery for gastric irrigation. 8. Sengstaten tube: This may be used for arresting the bleeding in esophageal varices. It consists of an inflatable bag. |
