An efficient solution to the retained Foley catheter

Robert J Hamilton; Michael A S Jewett; Antonio Finelli

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2006.06.012

An efficient solution to the retained Foley catheter

Urology. 2006 Nov;68(5):1109-11. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.06.012.

Authors

Robert J Hamilton¹, Michael A S Jewett, Antonio Finelli

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Princess Margaret Hospital and University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 17113905
DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.06.012

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Catheterization / instrumentation*
Cystoscopy*
Foreign Bodies / therapy*
Humans
Male
Urinary Bladder*
Urinary Catheterization / instrumentation*