title: The re-entry nephrostomy catheter for endourological applications.
abstract: A re-entry nephrostomy catheter has been developed for most endourological procedures. The 24F self-retaining catheter has an 18 cm. extension that allows access to the ureter for introduction of a safety guide wire during 2-stage percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The catheter also is an ideal drainage tube and stent following 1-stage stone extraction.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000601:surgery*; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000628:therapy; D011677:Punctures; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000628:therapy