title: Indwelling and transrenal splint techniques for pyeloplasty.
abstract: A report is presented on experience with 118 pyeloplasties using indwelling and transrenal splints. Detailed analysis of infections with both splint modifications has confirmed that better long-term results are achieved with internal drainage, due to the absence of potential contamination between splint and renal parenchyma which exists with external drainage.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013537:Sutures; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology