Intraoperative anuria: An unusual cause

Mechanical causes of Foley's malfunction reported in the literature are occlusion of distal lumen (external, internal), [2] absence of distal lumen, [3] manufacturing defect in balloon material, rupture or auto deflation of balloon, faulty valve mechanism, catheter knotting, kinking of inflatio...

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Published in:Saudi journal of anaesthesia 2011-10, Vol.5 (4), p.443-444
Main Authors: Gupta, Babita, Kaur, Manpreet, Singh, Prabhjot, Farooque, Kamran, Ramchandani, Sarita, Sinha, Chandni
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bladder
Catheters
Irrigation
Letters to Editor
Manufacturing
Nursing
Urination disorders
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Summary:Mechanical causes of Foley's malfunction reported in the literature are occlusion of distal lumen (external, internal), [2] absence of distal lumen, [3] manufacturing defect in balloon material, rupture or auto deflation of balloon, faulty valve mechanism, catheter knotting, kinking of inflation channel and detachment of catheter tubing from the drainage bag. [...] inspection of the Foley's catheter from the tip to the drainage bag should be done.
ISSN:1658-354X
0975-3125
DOI:10.4103/1658-354X.87283