Abstract
Percutaneous supracostal renal puncture provides ideal access to the collecting system or proximal ureter but is associated with an increased risk of pleural injury. We describe a simplified approach to intraoperative thoracostomy tube placement that uses urologic techniques and protects against recurrent hydrothoraces at second-look nephroscopy, without increasing patient morbidity or length of hospital stay.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1098-1099 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Urology |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology