An alternative approach of cystoscopy-guided removal of a recalcitrant foley catheter

Abstract

Foley balloon malfunction can result in recalcitrant catheters. Management approaches for troubleshooting this rare occurrence have been described in the literature, including the more invasive methods such as the use of cystoscopy for direct visualization. We describe a case of our endourologic management of a retained 14F temperature-probe foley catheter in a fifty-nine-year-old female patient.

Keywords

• Foley catheter
• Recalcitrant foley catheter