Malpositioned foley catheter

Case contributed by Faeze Salahshour
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Multiple trauma

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

The foley catheter is visible within the vagina.

Case Discussion

Gross hematuria was reported after the foley catheter insertion, and the intern did not become aware of malposition. The bloody discharge was due to menstruation and a malpositioned catheter in the vagina.

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