[Ureteric catheter nephrostomy: simple and effective drainage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy].
The authors describe an original technique of postoperative drainage of percutaneous nephrolithotomy consisting of leaving a 5 F ureteric catheter in place, which descends into the bladder and drains into a conventional 18 or 20 F nephrostomy drain. It ensures ureteric drainage while eliminating the need for a urethral catheter, protects the nephrostomy tunnel by maintaining the nephrostomy drain in place and maintains access to the caliceal group used for percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Hetet
Jean-François
JF
Clinique Urologique, CHU Hôtel-Dieu, Nantes, France. jfhetet@hotmail.com
Rigaud
Jérôme
J
Karam
Georges
G
Le Normand
Loïc
L
Bouchot
Olivier
O
Glemain
Pascal
P
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014513:Ureter