in the urethra
Catheter
Catheter ablation of an irregular heartbeat involves having a tube (a catheter) inserted into the heart.
PICC, or PICC line, is the medical abbreviation for peripherally inserted central catheter.
Selective catheter placement
A catheter is a flexible tube that is inserted through a narrow opening in the body cavity, such as the bladder. It is used for removing fluid.
A tube inserted in the ureter after surgery.
A catheter ablation procedure involves inserting a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into the heart through a blood vessel. Along with the catheter, a special electrode or sensor is also inserted to deliver energy to create scars or lesions on the heart tissue to correct abnormal heart rhythms.
A flexible rubber or plastic catheter is then inserted into the urethra, and dye is injected into the catheter.
urinary bladder
peripherally inserted central catheter
A straight catheter is typically secured with adhesive tape. An indwelling catheter is secured by inflating a bulb-like device inside of the bladder.
Seldinger technique