title: [A new solution to the retained Foley catheter].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe a new, effective and simple method to remove Foley catheters retained in the bladder.
  
  
  METHODS
  After stretching the ureter, it is held close to the meatus with Kocher clamps. The catheter is cut transversely and disobstructed. The liquid utilized to inflate the balloon is removed and the catheter withdrawn.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The method is easy, fast, indolent, low-cost, non traumatic, does not impede subsequent maneuvers and effective.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This method is suitable after eliminating the valve mechanism and before recurring to balloon puncture or invasive methods.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, España.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Torrús Tendero
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Merenciano Cortina
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pelluch Auladell
mesh_terms: D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001743:Urinary Bladder; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*