In patients with prostatic enlargement, resistance to advancement of the catheter. may occur at 16 to 20 cm. Successful catheterization in such patients may be achieved. with the use of a coudÃ© catheter. If a coudÃ© catheter is not available, a large (20-to-24-. French) Foley catheter may be used.
Cancer of the vocal cords: Cancer of the vocal cords is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: 1  Respiratory system cancer. 2  Throat cancer. 3  Larynx conditions.  Respiratory system tumors.
Vocal cord nodules and polyps. Vocal cord reactive nodules, also called polyps, are masses of tissue that grow on the vocal cords, typically on the anterior and middle two thirds of the vocal fold. The nodules usually appear as symmetrical swellings on both sides of the vocal cords and develop most commonly in heavy smokers or individuals who use strenuous or abusive voice practices.