Role of transrectal ultrasonography in diagnosis and treatment of retained Foley catheter.
Retention of Foley balloon in the bladder or urethra is a troublesome complication that presents a challenge to the urologist. We describe a complicated case of Foley catheter balloon retention (and trauma) within the urethra in an orthopedic patient undergoing hemiarthroplasty. The Foley balloon failed to deflate with standard methods. We used transrectal ultrasonography to successfully diagnose and manage the case.
St Luce
Serena
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Department of Urology, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Ninan
Andrews C
AC
Hall
John A
JA
Kimberl
I Jane
IJ
Petros
John A
JA
Issa
Muta M
MM
D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D020878:Device Removal; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014521:Urethra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects