70 yo with chronic foley with last change date unknown. Pres | Figure 1

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70 yo with chronic foley with last change date unknown. Presented with UTI. Foley unable to be exchanged bedside. Imaging revealed 8cm encrustation around foley in the bladder. Catheters need to be changed at least every 4 weeks to prevent foley related complications.

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