title: Minimum nephrostomy.
abstract: A new type of nephrostomy is described with the following main characteristics: it uses a small multiperforated Silastic tube; its crosswise location allows perfect drainage of all of the calyces and the pelvis; it does not become obstructed nor move from its position; and it causes minimum traumatization of the renal parenchyma. It has a double purpose: its serves as a drain and safety measures as well as being used for the treatment of renal infection.
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D009393:Nephritis / Q000628:therapy; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers