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Another Route for Retrieval of a Foley Catheter When the Balloon Does Not Deflate

Authors :
Alchiede Simonato
F. Gaboardi
S. Galli
P. Acquati
Andrea Lissiani
A. Gregori
Source :
Urologia Journal. 72:145-146
Publication Year :
2005
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2005.

Abstract

Failure of a Foley balloon to deflate is a rare complication that can be initially managed with various non invasive procedures. If the balloon remains inflated, direct puncture of the balloon may be required. We describe a minimally invasive percutaneous transperineal transprostatic balloon puncture.

Details

ISSN :
17246075 and 03915603
Volume :
72
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Urologia Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........0a6c08ba782240433533b32fa989dbcb