A New Method And An Algorithm For Non-Deflating Foley Catheter Balloons

Authors : Hakan Türk, Erkan Arslan, Sıtkı Ün, Mustafa Karabıçak, Arda Tongal

Pages : 464-468

Doi:10.35440/hutfd.1574370

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Publication Date : 2024-12-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background: In rare cases, the catheter balloon cannot be deflated during catheter removal or repla-cement. In this study, we aimed to create a treatment algorithm for patients whose catheter balloon could not be deflated and to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly applied method. Materials and Methods: 55 male patients who applied to our clinic between January 2020 and July 2023 because the foley catheter could not be removed were evaluated. The methods applied in line with the algorithm we applied in our clinic were evaluated in terms of complications. However, a new met-hod that has not been described before in the literature was evaluated in terms of complications and effectiveness Results: A total of 55 patients were included in the study. The average age of the patients was 73.8 years. The average foley catheter stay was 14.9±8 days. When we examine the reasons for patients\\\' catheterization; A catheter was placed in 5 patients, due to neurogenic bladder, 30 patients due to immobility, and 10 patients due to inability to urinate due to bladder outlet obstruction. All patients were successfully treated with the algorithm we applied. Conclusions: In rare cases, failure to deflate the foley catheter balloon is a very disturbing situation for patients. However, complications, mostly minor, may occur during treatment. We think that this met-hod and algorithm we have described is a method that can be used safely like other methods.
Keywords : Kateter, Balon, Algoritma