Successful Foley catheter tamponade of an epigastric vessel trocar injury in a toddler – A case report

Abstract

Highlights Epigastric vessel injury is a well recognized complication during laparoscopic trocar placement. Precautionary measures to prevent trocar induced injuries should be implemented to lower the incidence of this complication. If this complication is encountered, tamponade by Foley catheter placement is an effective measure to provide hemostasis. Hemorrhage control using a Foley catheter is feasible even in small children and toddlers.