Another route for retrieval of a Foley catheter when balloon does not deflate.
Failure of a Foley balloon to deflate is a rare complication that can be initially managed with various noninvasive procedures. If the balloon remains inflated, direct puncture of the balloon may be required. We describe a minimally invasive percutaneous transperineal transprostatic balloon puncture.
Gregori
Andrea
A
Department of Urologic Surgery, Luigi Sacco University Medical Center, Milan, Italy. greg001@mailcity.com
Simonato
Alchiede
A
Lissiani
Andrea
A
Bozzola
Andrea
A
Galli
Stefano
S
Gaboardi
Franco
F
D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000628:therapy; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D010502:Perineum; D011467:Prostate; D011677:Punctures; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000628:therapy