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	[[File:~~Frederic-Eugene-Basil-~~Foley~~-MD~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|Frederic~~-Eugene-Basil-~~Foley~~-MD]] '''Frederic~~ Foley~~'''~~		[[File:Foley catheter.png\|thumb]] {{Infobox person
			\| name = Frederic Foley
			\| birth_date = April 5, 1891
			\| birth_place = St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA
			\| death_date = March 24, 1966
			\| death_place = Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
			\| nationality = American
			\| occupation = Urologist
			\| known_for = Inventing the Foley catheter
			}}

	Frederic Foley was ~~a renowned~~ American urologist ~~known~~ for his ~~significant contributions to the field~~ of ~~urology. He is best known for inventing~~ the [[Foley catheter]], a ~~widely used medical device~~ in the ~~management~~ of ~~urinary retention~~ and ~~incontinence~~.		'''Frederic Eugene Basil Foley''' (April 5, 1891 – March 24, 1966) was an American urologist renowned for his invention of the [[Foley catheter]], a flexible tube that is passed through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine. This invention has become a standard tool in modern medicine, particularly in the fields of surgery and critical care.

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Frederic Foley was born on [~~Date~~ of ~~Birth~~] in ~~[Place of Birth]~~. ~~He obtained~~ his ~~medical degree from~~ [Medical School] and ~~completed his residency~~ in urology ~~at [Hospital/Institution]~~.		Frederic Foley was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the [[University of Minnesota]], where he developed an interest in the medical sciences. Foley continued his education at the [[Harvard Medical School]], earning his medical degree in 1919. During his time at Harvard, he was influenced by prominent surgeons and developed a keen interest in urology.

	== Career ==		== Medical Career ==
	~~During~~ his ~~career~~, Foley ~~worked as a urologist at [Hospital/Institution]~~ where he ~~conducted groundbreaking research~~ in the ~~field~~ of urology~~. It~~ was during ~~this time that he developed~~ the Foley ~~catheter, a specialized tube used for draining urine from the bladder~~.		After completing his medical degree, Foley returned to Minnesota, where he began his residency in surgery at the [[University of Minnesota Medical Center]]. He later specialized in urology, a field that was rapidly evolving during the early 20th century. Foley's work focused on improving surgical techniques and patient care in urology.

	== Invention of the Foley Catheter ==		== Invention of the Foley Catheter ==
	~~The Foley catheter~~, ~~named after Frederic~~ Foley~~, is~~ a ~~flexible tube that is inserted into the bladder~~ to drain urine. ~~It consists of~~ a balloon at ~~one end that is~~ inflated to ~~secure~~ the catheter in place. The Foley catheter is widely used in ~~medical~~ settings ~~for various purposes~~, including ~~postoperative~~ care, urinary ~~retention~~, ~~and monitoring urine output~~.		In the 1930s, Foley recognized the need for a reliable method to drain urine from the bladder during and after surgical procedures. At the time, existing catheters were often rigid and uncomfortable for patients. Foley designed a flexible rubber catheter with an inflatable balloon at its tip, which could be inserted into the bladder and then inflated to hold the catheter in place. This design significantly improved patient comfort and reduced the risk of catheter displacement.

			The Foley catheter was patented in 1936 and quickly became widely adopted in hospitals around the world. It remains a critical tool in modern medicine, used in a variety of clinical settings, including surgery, intensive care, and chronic care.

			== Contributions to Urology ==
			Beyond his invention of the Foley catheter, Frederic Foley made numerous contributions to the field of urology. He published extensively on topics such as prostate surgery, bladder function, and urinary tract infections. Foley was also a dedicated educator, training many future leaders in the field of urology.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	Frederic Foley's ~~invention~~ of ~~the~~ Foley catheter ~~revolutionized the field of urology and~~ continues to be an essential ~~tool~~ in ~~medical practice. His~~ contributions have ~~had a lasting impact on~~ patient care and ~~treatment outcomes~~ in ~~urological conditions~~.		Frederic Foley's work has had a lasting impact on the practice of medicine. The Foley catheter continues to be an essential device in healthcare, and his contributions to urology have paved the way for advancements in the treatment of urinary disorders. Foley's commitment to improving patient care and his innovative spirit are remembered and celebrated in the medical community.

			== Also see ==
			* [[Urology]]
			* [[Catheterization]]
			* [[Medical device]]
			* [[History of medicine]]

	~~== References ==~~		{{Authority control}}
	{{~~Reflist~~}}

	[[Category:American ~~Urologists~~]]		[[Category:American urologists]]
	[[Category:Medical ~~Inventions~~]]		[[Category:1891 births]]
	~~{{medicine-stub}}~~		[[Category:1966 deaths]]
			[[Category:Harvard Medical School alumni]]
			[[Category:University of Minnesota alumni]]
			[[Category:Medical inventors]]

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[[File:Frederic-Eugene-Basil-Foley-MD.jpg|thumb|Frederic-Eugene-Basil-Foley-MD]] '''Frederic Foley'''

Frederic Foley was a renowned American urologist known for his significant contributions to the field of urology. He is best known for inventing the [[Foley catheter]], a widely used medical device in the management of urinary retention and incontinence.

== Early Life and Education ==
Frederic Foley was born on [Date of Birth] in [Place of Birth]. He obtained his medical degree from [Medical School] and completed his residency in urology at [Hospital/Institution].

== Career ==
During his career, Foley worked as a urologist at [Hospital/Institution] where he conducted groundbreaking research in the field of urology. It was during this time that he developed the Foley catheter, a specialized tube used for draining urine from the bladder.

== Invention of the Foley Catheter ==
The Foley catheter, named after Frederic Foley, is a flexible tube that is inserted into the bladder to drain urine. It consists of a balloon at one end that is inflated to secure the catheter in place. The Foley catheter is widely used in medical settings for various purposes, including postoperative care, urinary retention, and monitoring urine output.

== Legacy ==
Frederic Foley's invention of the Foley catheter revolutionized the field of urology and continues to be an essential tool in medical practice. His contributions have had a lasting impact on patient care and treatment outcomes in urological conditions.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:American Urologists]]
[[Category:Medical Inventions]]
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