RT Book, Section A1 Reichman, Eric F. SR Print(0) ID 57715822 T1 Chapter 144. Suprapubic Bladder Catheterization (Percutaneous Cystostomy) T2 Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e YR 2013 FD 2013 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-161352-1 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57715822 RD 2024/03/29 AB Complaints involving the lower genitourinary system are among the most common urologic problems encountered by the Emergency Physician. The collection and evaluation of urine plays a critical role in the process of diagnosis and treatment. Volitional voiding and transurethral urinary catheterization are the preferred methods of bladder drainage and can be accomplished in most instances. There are situations when the transurethral route is contraindicated or technically not possible and alternate avenues must be explored. A percutaneous approach to urinary bladder drainage and decompression becomes the solution, offering both therapeutic and diagnostic results.1–9 Suprapubic bladder catheterization has been used for decades as an effective means of accessing the bladder.