Urinary drainage procedures in interventional radiology Journal Article


Authors: Thornton, R. H.; Covey, A. M.
Article Title: Urinary drainage procedures in interventional radiology
Abstract: Urinary drainage procedures are used to treat a wide range of clinical situations including pyonephrosis, preservation of renal function in patients with ureteral obstruction, as a means to access the collecting system for stone retrieval or lithotripsy and to divert urine from a distal leak or fistula. Several different drainage devices are available and include those that provide obligatory external drainage (nephrostomy), both internal and external drainage (nephroureteral stent) and internal drainage (double-J stent). Each device requires some maintenance and effort on the patientʼs part—from having to undergo routine exchange of double-J stents every 3-6 months to the daily management of an external catheter and drainage bag. Ideally, the desired outcome can be attained with minimal effect on patient lifestyle. In this article, we present our approach to patients who require urinary drainage, with a focus on choosing and placing the most appropriate device in a variety of clinical scenarios. © 2016 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords: urinary diversion; nephrostomy; percutaneous nephrostomy; ureteral catheterization urinary catheterization
Journal Title: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume: 19
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1089-2516
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2016-09-01
Start Page: 170
End Page: 181
Language: English
DOI: 10.1053/j.tvir.2016.06.002
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 27641451
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 1 November 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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