Borrowing from interventional radiology: novel technique to dilate scarred nephrostomy tract.
Balloon dilation is an effective method of percutaneous renal access, but it can be impossible in patients with perirenal scarring. We report the use of an atherotomy cutting balloon for dilation of the chronic nephrostomy tract. The ease of use makes this device a useful alternative to standard dilation techniques.
Williams
Steve K
SK
Department of Urology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida 33126, USA.
Bird
Vincent G
VG
Maurici
Giuseppe
G
Leveillee
Raymond J
RJ
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects*