A solution to the non-deflating balloon of a suprapubic catheter.
A case report describes the successful aspiration of a non-deflating suprapubic urinary catheter by passing a cannula directly down the fistula tract. It is a relatively safe and simple procedure that can be performed in an accident and emergency department.
Huseyin
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Accident and Emergency, Kingston Hospital, Surrey, UK. turansev@btinternet.com
Moalypour
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D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013396:Suction; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects