Fixation and unfixatjon of folley catheter in cesarean section, a comparative study

ABSTRACT

It is recommended to fix Folley catheter during and after cesarean section. In such circumstances, not only the bladder is drained continuously but also it doesn't disturb surgeon. But Folley catheter induces infection, in this study we didn't fix Folley catheter and evaluated studied patients for complications. In this prospective study, 100 parturient who needed elective cesarean section and entered two hospitals in Ahwaz were evaluated. Control and study groups had 50 parturients each. In control study only eight women [16%] out of fifty needed Folley catheter fixation and Bladder trauma wasn't seen in both the groups. It is recommended to fix Folley catheter during casarean section, but it is uncomfortable for parturients. Hematuria and urinary tract infection were evaluated in both groups but the results weren't significantly different. It is suggested not to fix Folley catheter routinely but only in those patients in which it is indicated