We report an uncommon complication of indwelling suprapubic catheter in an adult male. Suprapubic catheterization is a form of urinary diversion which is often indicated in patients with urethral stricture and bladder neck stenosis. Suprapubic catheter can also be placed post-operatively to allow for the urinary bladder and urethral to heal properly after being operated on. However, when a suprapubic catheter is retained for longer than necessary, it can serve as a nidus for stone formation in the bladder. Hence, to prevent complications like this, healthcare providers should pay significant attention to the regular care of suprapubic catheters and adequately educate patients on the same if suprapubic catheter is indicated. After evaluation, our patient had suprapubic cystostomy and removal of the retained catheter. The immediate post-operative period was uneventful, and he has been on follow-up for definitive interventions.
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