OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness and infectious morbidity of outpatient cervical ripening with a Foley catheter. STUDY DESIGN Labor inductions utilizing a Foley catheter for cervical ripening from January 1994 to October 1999 were retrospectively reviewed. The inductions were divided into inpatient and outpatient groups. Vaginal delivery rates and infectious morbidity were compared betwe...

During suprapubic cystostomy using standard technique, there always remains a chance of accidental migration of foley catheter through bladder neck into prostatic urethra. We herein present a point of technique in which by keeping the direction of cannula slot toward umbilicus and making it vertical or slightly tilting its tip toward umbilicus during foley placement, prevents the inadvertent mi...

We present the case of a 59 year old female with history of severe neurologic dysfunction from advanced multiple sclerosis who presented with lethargy and oliguria several hours after urethral Foley catheterization. A contrast-enhanced CT scan of the abdomen/pelvis showed an aberrantly placed Foley catheter with its balloon inflated in the proximal left ureter, a rare complication of Foley cath...

Dear Editor, A 75-year-old woman living in a nursing home presented with a 24-hour history of abdominal cramping and vomiting. Medical history was remarkable for dementia and a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) was performed 3 years earlier. The day before the admission the feeding tube was accidentally pulled out and a Foley catheter was placed in order to avoid stoma closure. On physi...

BACKGROUND Between 40,000 and 80,000 pregnant women die annually from pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Although magnesium sulphate and anti-hypertensive therapies can reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with pre-eclampsia, the only cure comes with delivery. Prompt delivery of the baby, preferably by vaginal route, is vital in order to achieve good maternal and neonatal outcomes. Induction...

INTRODUCTION In emergency otolaryngology, Foley catheters are often used to stop posterior epistaxis. Foley catheter balloons are prone to blockage, and this has been described in the literature since they were first introduced. There are numerous causes of a none-deflating Foley catheter balloon. These include blockage of the internal lumen with salt crystals, failure in the valve, or most com...

BACKGROUND Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a safe procedure and major morbidity is unusual. However, the number of PEG fed patients is increasing all over the world and complications may become more and more frequent. CASE REPORT We describe a 73 years old woman with persistent vomit after replacement of the standard PEG tube with a Foley catheter. An upper GI endoscopy showed th...

Impacted esophageal foreign body in children may pose a challenging clinical scenario to the gastroenterologists. Early recognition and treatment is imperative as the complications can be life threatening. The Foley catheter method of foreign body extraction has been used on some patients, but endoscopy remains the treatment modality of choice. Here we report an interesting case of a child with...

To the Editor, Ultrasound-guided catheterization is an essential skill for central venous catheterization and difficult peripheral vascular access. Compared with landmark techniques, it is associated with higher rates of successful cannulation and fewer complications. Safe, effective use of ultrasound, however, requires operator skill. Trainees must develop the dexterity needed to manipulate th...

At times, despite an unripe cervix, induction of labor may be needed. In these cases, a safe and suitable method should be considered for cervical ripening and pregnancy termination. The aim of this study is the comparison of vaginal misoprostol with Foley catheter for cervical ripening and induction of labor. This randomized clinical trial was performed on 108 pregnant women who had referred t...