Abstract
Percutaneous placement of nephrostomy catheters in patients with non- dilated pelvicaliceal systems remains problematic. We successfully performed ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrostomies in 5 such patients after intravenous administration of a diuretic agent. Diuresis resulted in transient dilatation of the calyces, facilitating the procedures, which were performed under real-time sonographic guidance using the Seldinger technique. No complications were encountered.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 177-179 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Ultrasound |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Diuretics
- Interventional
- Interventional procedures
- Kidne y
- Nephrostomy
- Percutaneous
- Ultrasonography
- Ultrasonography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging