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Update on interventional treatment of urinary obstruction
1Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center of CUNY, New York 10029.
Urologic Radiology
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Percutaneous nephrostomy is a safe and effective treatment for urinary obstruction. This minimally invasive procedure is also crucial for subsequent ureteral interventions.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Obstructive uropathy management has significantly advanced.
- Percutaneous nephrostomy has become a cornerstone procedure over the past two decades.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the evolution and significance of percutaneous nephrostomy.
- To underscore its role in managing urinary obstruction and facilitating ureteral procedures.
Main Methods:
- Review of percutaneous nephrostomy techniques and outcomes.
- Analysis of its application in obstructive uropathy and antegrade ureteral interventions.
Main Results:
- Percutaneous nephrostomy is widely available and safe.
- It provides rapid relief for urinary obstruction from various causes.
- It serves as a primary step for procedures like ureteral stent placement and dilation.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous nephrostomy is an essential, safe, and versatile procedure in urology.
- Its availability and efficacy make it a fundamental treatment for obstructive uropathy.
- It is integral to performing antegrade ureteral interventions.