Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	117882
Country	United Kingdom

Category	Urology & Nephrology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Acoustic wave device for prevention of recurrent suprapubic catheter blockage in neurogenic bladder
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ioannis Tsikopoulos, Sarah L Knight, Stamatios Katsimperis, Claire Riley, Mohamed Helal and Richard Nobrega
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Corresponding Author	Ioannis Tsikopoulos, MD, London Spinal Cord Injury Centre, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, London HA7 4LP, United Kingdom. ioannis.tsikopoulos@nhs.net
Key Words	Neurogenic bladder; Suprapubic catheter; Catheter blockage; Acoustic wave device; Observational study; Product evaluation
Core Tip	Recurrent suprapubic catheter blockage is a major burden for patients with neurogenic bladder. This observational product evaluation explored the feasibility and patient-reported outcomes of an acoustic wave device designed to reduce biofilm formation on indwelling catheters. While limited by small sample size and lack of a control group, the findings suggest potential benefits in selected patients and support further controlled investigation.
Citation	Tsikopoulos I, Knight SL, Katsimperis S, Riley C, Helal M, Nobrega R. Acoustic wave device for prevention of recurrent suprapubic catheter blockage in neurogenic bladder. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-18 01:28
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-18 01:29
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-14 07:56
Return for Revision	2026-01-14 07:56
Revised	2026-01-26 20:23
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-11 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-11 06:17
Articles in Press	2026-02-11 06:17
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ISSN	2307-8960 (online)
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