title: A new method for percutaneous nephrostomy.
abstract: A new method of percutaneous nephrostomy using techniques to place a No. 12 French balloon catheter in the renal collecting system is described. Case reports demonstrate tumor palliation and temporary drainage to improve the very ill prior to definitive surgery. A translumbar aortogram catheter is placed lateral to paraspinous muscles and Dotter vascular dilators are used to allow insertion of the large balloon catheter.
mesh_terms: D001027:Aortography / Q000295:instrumentation; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods*; D014567:Urography