title: Fluid infusion technique for ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrostomy.
abstract: We describe a simple but useful technique for improving the visualization of the needle during ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrostomy, especially suitable for obese patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Korea University Hospital, Ansan, Kyonggido, South Korea. Chungmic@dreamwiz.com
authors.forename: Hwan-Hoon
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Sang Hoon
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Cha
authors.forename: Kee Yeol
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Taik-Kun
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jung Hyuck
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D012965:Sodium Chloride; D008012:Lidocaine