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Technique to facilitate percutaneous nephrostomy in non-obstructed kidneys

A technique for performing antegrade pyelography during nephrotomy is described--puncture with a 21-gauge, 20-cm Cope needle, placement of a 0.018-inch SMG mandril "coat-hanger"-shaped guidewire, with the needle exchanged for a 3-French multi-sidehole dilator. Use of the 3-French dilator p...

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Published in:Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 1985-01, Vol.8 (2), p.112-114
Main Authors: BRAUN, S. D, MOORE, A. V. JR, MILLER, G. A, FORD, K, DUNNICK, N. R
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Language:English
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Summary:A technique for performing antegrade pyelography during nephrotomy is described--puncture with a 21-gauge, 20-cm Cope needle, placement of a 0.018-inch SMG mandril "coat-hanger"-shaped guidewire, with the needle exchanged for a 3-French multi-sidehole dilator. Use of the 3-French dilator provides more security and less trauma to the renal pelvis; nephrotomy time is also curtailed. In 25 patients the technique was used successfully with 2 minor complications.
ISSN:0174-1551
1432-086X
DOI:10.1007/BF02552871