PubMed · 9440850
Extra-anatomic urinary diversion.
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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P J Paterson, A Forrester. 1997. Extra-anatomic urinary diversion.. https://doi.org/10.1089/end.1997.11.411
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