title: Self-retaining loop nephrostomy.
abstract: A self-retaining loop nephrostomy with an inflated balloon in the renal pelvis to prevent accidental extraction or displacement is described. An additional feature of this tube is a plug that may be positioned to promote maximal irrigation of the kidney with a stone solvent or to allow urine to flow from 1 or both ends of the loop.
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014547:Urinary Diversion
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers