Percutaneous transuretero-ureterostomy in situ
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A Murine Model of Irreversible and Reversible Unilateral Ureteric Obstruction
Published on: December 20, 2014
E Martínez1, F Izquierdo, J Martí
1Fundación Puigvert, Barcelona, Spain.
Abstract:
Endourological techniques allow one to postpone a second, planned intervention--urinary diversion to the intestine--in radical cystectomies with a high surgical risk. PTU consists in introducing one nephrostomy tube percutaneously through one kidney and replacing it by the definitive drainage tube during the surgical procedure after suturing both ureters together.
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