Fluid infusion technique for ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrostomy.
We describe a simple but useful technique for improving the visualization of the needle during ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrostomy, especially suitable for obese patients.
Chung
Hwan-Hoon
HH
Department of Radiology, Korea University Hospital, Ansan, Kyonggido, South Korea. Chungmic@dreamwiz.com
Cha
Sang Hoon
SH
Lee
Kee Yeol
KY
Kim
Taik-Kun
TK
Kim
Jung Hyuck
JH
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
D012965:Sodium Chloride; D008012:Lidocaine