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Abstract
The primary indication for the urgent percutaneous nephrostomy is to relieve an obstructed and infected renal collecting system (pyonephrosis). Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter placement is a safe procedure with a high technical success rate. This article will discuss all aspects regarding the emergent placement of nephrostomy catheters, including the indications, techniques, results, and complications. Differences between emergent and nonemergent placement of percutaneous nephrostomy catheters will also be addressed.Entities:
Keywords: Percutaneous nephrostomy; pyonephrosis; renal failure
Year: 2006 PMID: 21326775 PMCID: PMC3036372 DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-948768
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0739-9529 Impact factor: 1.513