Yonsei Med J. 1990 Dec;31(4):285-300. English.
Published online Feb 20, 2002.
https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1990.31.4.285
Published online Feb 20, 2002.
https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1990.31.4.285
Copyright © 1990 The Yonsei University College of Medicine
Review
Advances in percutaneous nephrostomy
Won Jay Lee
Abstract
Management of urologic patients is being gradually but dramatically altered with new advances in technical innovation and refinements of interventional uroradiology. The broadening of indications for percutaneous nephrostomy became possible only after it was learned that it is a safe and effective means of establishing access to the renal collecting system. Percutaneous stone extraction (Nephrolithotomy) and Endopyelotomy are now well established procedures. These techniques have clear advantages over the surgical treatment for the same conditions and will increase the quality of patient care and reduce health care cost.
Keywords
Percutaneous nephrostomy; endopyelotomy; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; percutaneous pyelotomy
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