title: Percutaneous transrenal retrieval of fractured nephrostomy tube under fluoroscopic guidance.
abstract: Percutaneous nephrostomy is a safe procedure, performed routinely by interventional radiologists, and has a low complication rate. We report an unusual case of a fractured nephrostomy tube, retained within the kidney, having its fractured end trapped within the healed retroperitoneal tract. The catheter was retrieved by snaring it, using a percutaneous access to the collecting system. We describe the technique used and the alternative management options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Adib R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Karam
authors.forename: Lauren M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Singer
authors.forename: Rita J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Semaan
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Phillips