New technique for percutaneous nephrostomy under ultrasound guidance.
The 8F cystocath has been used as a temporary percutaneous nephrostomy. B-mode ultrasonography was used to determine the depth and direction of trocar placement after initial confirmation with a spinal needle. No immediate complications were noted in 10 successful insertions and there was only 1 failure of entry.
D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*