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Introducer needle for percutaneous nephrostomy.

E F Fuchs1

  • 1Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.

The Urologic Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1990
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A novel introducer needle enables quick and reliable kidney access, minimizing fluoroscopy for procedures like lithotripsy. This advancement aims to simplify renal access for urologists and radiologists in most patients.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Kidney access is crucial for procedures like lithotripsy and drainage.
  • Current methods may involve significant fluoroscopy and a learning curve for clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a new introducer needle designed for improved kidney access.
  • To evaluate the needle's ability to facilitate rapid, predictable entry into the renal calix.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel introducer needle engineered to prevent tracking.
  • Utilizing the device for accessing the posterior calix of the kidney.

Main Results:

  • The introducer needle facilitates rapid and predictable entry into the posterior calix.

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  • Minimal use of fluoroscopy is required for kidney access with this device.

    • Conclusions:

    • This new introducer needle simplifies kidney access for urologists and radiologists.
    • The device has the potential to be used in virtually all patients requiring renal access.