Intrarenal pressure following pyeloplasty or percutaneous surgery.
In a study of 37 patients it was shown that recording the intrapelvic pressure is a safe and reliable means of judging the best time to remove a nephrostomy tube. No post-operative complications were encountered and the procedure has the added advantage of avoiding the use of X-rays.
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Department of Urology, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey.
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Sağlam
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D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery; D008751:Methylene Blue; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011312:Pressure; D013997:Time Factors
D008751:Methylene Blue