Obstructive anuria following fulguration of posterior urethral valves and Foley catheter drainage of the bladder

Surgical complications of posterior urethral valve ablation: 20 years experience

“…The same observation was noted by Sarkis et al [19] in a 3-week-old baby who became anuric the day after fulguration of urethral valves. A brisk diuresis and rapid return of renal function followed removal of the Foley balloon catheter.…”

Case: Anuria and acute renal failure post-endoscopic valve ablation and Foley catheter insertion in a newborn with a small-capacity, non-compliant bladder

“…[5][6][7] Case: Anuria and acute renal failure post-endoscopic valve ablation and Foley catheter insertion in a newborn with a small-capacity, non-compliant bladder…”

Prenatal hydronephrosis: Bridging pre‐ and postnatal management

“…In addition, a thick-walled and poorly compliant newborn-sized LUTO bladder collapses and contracts around the balloon, which may result in bilateral UVJ obstructions with worsening of the HUN and renal function. 60,61 Another common method is to use feeding tubes as they are typically available in a smaller calibre and lack a balloon near the tip, with the thought that they are better tolerated. The disadvantage of this method is that these tubes are difficult to secure, thus making them prone to dislodgement, and with overcoiling in the bladder there is a risk of it requiring surgical removal (Figure 8).…”

“…Foley catheters are widely available and inserting them is considered a basic medical skill; however, the balloon may be inadvertently inflated in the posterior urethra (Figure 7). In addition, a thick‐walled and poorly compliant newborn‐sized LUTO bladder collapses and contracts around the balloon, which may result in bilateral UVJ obstructions with worsening of the HUN and renal function 60,61 . Another common method is to use feeding tubes as they are typically available in a smaller calibre and lack a balloon near the tip, with the thought that they are better tolerated.…”