Percutaneous nephrostomy in the management of malignant ureteric obstruction.
A study was made of 16 patients who developed renal failure secondary to ureteric obstruction by tumour. All were managed by percutaneous nephrostomy inserted under local anaesthesia. The results in terms of recovery of renal function, subsequent management and long-term outcome are described.
Teenan
R P
RP
Department of Urology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
Ramsay
A
A
Deane
R F
RF
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*