According to the available information the balloon inflated to the volume indicated by the manufacturer.At examination in the hdj nephrocardio department, the nurse was unable to deflate the balloon to remove the catheter.Several attempts with 1ml, 2ml, 5ml and 10ml syringes.A new attempt to deflate the balloon with a syringe without success.The surgeon cut the catheter upstream of the balloon valve to irrigate the balloon, without success.Bladder ultrasound performed in emergency revealed the balloon was still in place.Decision to stay overnight with surgery the next day.Patient returned home the next day.
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