Rapid dilatation of the nephrostomy track using a new type of balloon catheter.
A new type of balloon catheter for rapid nephrostomy track dilatation from 3 to 10 mm is described. The balloon has a length of 10 cm, which means that the tract can be dilated in its entire length in one step. The catheter system is recommended for use, especially in patients previously not operated upon.
D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000295:instrumentation*