Use and maintenance of percutaneous nephrostomy

Percutaneous nephrostomy has been used for the diagnosis and treatment of 64 patients. There have been no unsuccessful attempts at nephrostomy placement and no major complications were noted. This procedure can be accomplished readily and safely, reliably and effectively for short- and long-term urinary diversion in various urologic conditions in children and adults. Catheter care is described, and use of the nephrostomy tract for various urological problems is discussed.