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A Novel, Safe Way of Removing Non-Deflatable Bladder Catheter
Consultant in Urology, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Hospital, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
Department of Radiology, Kings College Hospital London, London, UK
Department of Pathology, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton, UK
- 1 Consultant in Urology, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Hospital, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- 2 University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- 3 Department of Radiology, Kings College Hospital London, London, UK
- 4 Department of Pathology, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton, UK
Open Journal of Urology·Volume 02 (2012)·Pages 243–245·Published 14 November 2012·DOI10.4236/oju.2012.24044
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Abstract
Non-deflated balloon of a transurethral inserted bladder catheter is a problem that could be difficult to manage, especially in males. A variety of methods have been described to puncture the balloon and remove the catheter, though these can be associated with complications. We illustrate a simple and a safe method to overcome this problem using a flexible cystoscope under local anaesthesia.
KeywordsBalloon DilationUrinary CatheterizationUrinary BladderCathetersEquipment Failure
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