Ali Zaidi, Shahab Syed, Riaz Ahmed, Haroon Pasha, Durre Sabih.
Managing the non deflating Foley`s catheter.
Pak J Med Res Jan ;45(1):25-6.

Objectives: To determine a safe method for the removal of retained Foley`s catheter caused by non-deflating balloons. Subjects and methods: Thirteen patients who presented with non-deflating balloons of Foley`s catheter were managed in the Departments of Urology and Pediatric Surgery, Nishtar Hospital Multan and Shifa Medical City, Multan. Results: Retained Foley was removed through suprapubic puncture by a 16 FR lumbar puncture needle stylet under ultrasonographic guidance in all 13 patients with least trauma and minimum discomfort. Conclusion: Deflating the Foley`s catheter balloon under ultrasonic guidance is a safe way which can be undertaken where facilities of ultrasound are available.

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