An efficient solution to the retained Foley catheter - 16/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.urology.2006.06.012
Robert J. Hamilton a, b, Michael A.S. Jewett a, b, Antonio Finelli a, b, ⁎ 
a Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Princess Margaret Hospital and University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
b Department of Surgical Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital and University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Reprint requests: Antonio Finelli, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.S.C., Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Urology, University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G2M9 Canada.Abstract |
The most common cause of a retained Foley catheter is failure of the balloon to deflate. If noninvasive means are unsuccessful, balloon puncture is required. We present a safe and efficient technique using flexible video cystoscopy for balloon puncture and removal of any free fragments formed.
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Vol 68 - N° 5
P. 1109-1111 - novembre 2006 Retour au numéro
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