Balloon cuffing and management of the entrapped Foley catheter

Urology. 2003 Apr;61(4):825-7. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(02)02506-2.

Abstract

We have experienced the inability to remove silicone Foley catheters even after complete deflation of the balloon. This potential complication can result from cuffing of the catheter balloon. We present a description of this phenomenon and approaches for successful management of a Foley catheter that has become entrapped due to balloon cuffing.

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Catheterization / instrumentation
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
  • Catheters, Indwelling / supply & distribution
  • Device Removal / adverse effects
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Equipment Failure
  • Humans
  • Urethra / injuries
  • Urinary Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Urinary Catheterization / instrumentation