Non-deflation of Foley catheter balloon: use of transrectal ultrasound.
The problem of failed balloon deflation on removal of a Foley catheter is frequently observed. The use is reported of transrectal ultrasound with a small gauge biopsy needle to enable balloon deflation after the failure of less invasive techniques.
Woo
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Department of Urology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.
O'Driscoll
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DM
Saalfeld
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D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000295:instrumentation; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009339:Needles; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*