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Percutaneous nephrostomy by direct puncture technique: An observational study.

R Karim¹, S Sengupta, S Samanta

¹Department of Radiodiagnosis, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER), Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Indian Journal of Nephrology

|September 14, 2010

Summary

Low-cost trocar catheter nephrostomy offers a safe and effective alternative for upper urinary tract obstruction. This ultrasonography-guided procedure demonstrates high success rates and is suitable for developing countries.

Keywords:

Percutaneous nephrostomy pigtail catheter urinary tract obstruction

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Area of Science:

Urology
Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

Percutaneous nephrostomy establishes a temporary drainage tract for the renal pelvi-calyceal system.
Traditional methods involve costly fluoroscopy/ultrasonography guided tract dilatation and tube insertion.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of a low-cost trocar catheter as a substitute for conventional percutaneous nephrostomy techniques.
To assess the safety and cost-effectiveness of ultrasonography-guided trocar catheter nephrostomy.

Main Methods:

Percutaneous nephrostomy using a trocar-catheter drainage set was performed under local anesthesia and ultrasonography guidance.
The procedure was conducted in 126 patients, involving 179 total procedures.
A stab wound was made through the skin and muscle layer for trocar-catheter insertion.

Main Results:

Primary technical success rate was 94%.
Major complication rate was 1.6%, with a 11% minor complication rate.
Catheter-related complications (blockage/dislodgement) occurred in 13% of cases; no procedure-related mortality was observed.

Conclusions:

Ultrasonography-guided trocar-catheter nephrostomy is a quick, safe, and low-cost option for selected cases of upper urinary tract obstruction.
The procedure's success and complication rates are comparable to existing methods.
Its affordability makes it particularly suitable for developing countries.