| Literature DB >> 11796297 |
Siamak Daneshmand1, David Youssefzadeh, Eila C Skinner.
Abstract
Failure of a Foley balloon to deflate may be caused by a faulty valve mechanism, blockage of the inflation channel, or, rarely, crystallization of the fluid within the balloon. We discuss the approach to successful management and present a stepwise algorithm to remove the catheter safely and expeditiously.Mesh:
Year: 2002 PMID: 11796297 DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(01)01483-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urology ISSN: 0090-4295 Impact factor: 2.649