Everything about Nephrostomy totally explained
A
nephrostomy is an artificial opening created between the
kidney and the
skin which allows for the drainage of
urine directly from the upper part of the urinary system (
renal pelvis).
Uses
A nephrostomy is performed whenever a blockage keeps urine from passing from the kidneys, through the
ureter and into the
urinary bladder. Without another way for urine to drain, pressure would rise within the urinary system and the kidneys would be damaged.
The most common cause of blockage necessitating a nephrostomy is
cancer, especially
ovarian cancer and
colon cancer. Nephrostomies may also be required to treat
pyonephrosis and
kidney stones.
Process
Nephrostomies are created by
surgeons or
interventional radiologists and typically consist of a
catheter which pierces the skin and rests in the urinary tract.
Urine is collected in an external bag which can be emptied as often as necessary.
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