title: Role of transrectal ultrasonography in diagnosis and treatment of retained Foley catheter.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: Serena
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: St Luce
authors.forename: Andrews C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Ninan
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: I Jane
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Kimberl
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Petros
authors.forename: Muta M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Issa
mesh_terms: 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