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Loop nephrostomy with the Cummings catheter.

J Y Gillenwater
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Experience with the Cummings U-nephrostomy tube for more than 3 years in more than 30 cases has been favorable. Replacement in patients requiring long-term diversion has been necessary every 3 to 4 months because of ingrowth of tissue into the mushroom, causing an obstruction. Insertion of the new Cummings catheter by the technique outlined has been easy and free of complications.

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J Y Gillenwater. 1977. Loop nephrostomy with the Cummings catheter.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)58569-9

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