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A Murine Model of Irreversible and Reversible Unilateral Ureteric Obstruction
Published on: December 20, 2014
Extra-anatomic urinary diversion
1Department of Urology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland.
Abstract:
In five patients with chronic intractable ureteral obstruction, a fine-bore nephrostomy tube was placed in a subcutaneous tunnel to drain the kidney without an external appliance. Good quality of life was achieved for 6 months to 2 years. When conventional intraluminal stents cannot be used, consideration should be given to subcutaneous diversion rather than long-term nephrostomy tubes.
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