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[Percutaneous nephrostomy and emergency drainage in obstructive anuria]
Acta Urologica Belgica
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Sonography reliably diagnoses urinary tract obstruction in acute renal failure. Percutaneous nephrostomy is a key temporary treatment for obstructive anuria, especially when caused by urinary stones.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Radiology
- Urology
Background:
- Acute renal failure can be caused by urinary tract obstruction.
- Accurate diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for managing obstructive anuria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate sonography as a diagnostic tool for urinary tract obstruction in acute renal failure.
- To assess the role of percutaneous nephrostomy in managing obstructive anuria.
Main Methods:
- Review of 18 cases of obstructive anuria.
- Utilized sonography for diagnosis, assessing kidney size and location.
- Performed percutaneous nephrostomy as a primary treatment step.
Main Results:
- Sonography proved reliable in diagnosing urinary tract obstruction.
- Urinary lithiasis was the primary cause of obstruction (13/18 cases).
- 11 patients underwent percutaneous nephrostomy as an initial treatment.
Conclusions:
- Sonography is a valuable, non-invasive method for diagnosing urinary tract obstruction.
- Percutaneous nephrostomy serves as an effective temporary management for obstructive anuria prior to definitive treatment.
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