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case_images: Technique tested in a model latex foley catheter. The catheter is clamped with a Kelly forceps approximately 4 cm to the end of the non-deflated balloon and the insufflation valve is positioned upwards
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case_images: Since it was not possible to deflate the balloon initially, even after cutting off the balloon valve, this new technique was performed: The catheter was clamped and preserved with a Kelly forceps proximal to the external urethral orifice omitting the insufflation track Figure 1.
case_images: Using the needle of a 20G intravenous catheter set. The needle (5cm long) has sufficient length to reach the balloon
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case_images: Catheter) was removed from the cannula Figure 2.
case_images: Schematic demonstration of the surgeon's index finger angling the balloon through the vagina while the needle is inserted into the insufflation track and eventually punctures the balloon
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case_images: Figure 3. Finally, the non-deflated balloon was punctured by the needle after completing its insertion and the catheter could be removed.