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Open Nephrostomy

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Urological Prostheses, Appliances and Catheters

Part of the book series: Clinical Practice in Urology ((PRACTICE UROLOG))

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Abstract

The need for nephrostomy drainage at open surgery has significantly diminished since the advent of successful percutaneous techniques. However, there remain occasional indicators for nephrostomy drainage at open surgery and familiarity with this form of urinary diversion remains essential for every surgeon.

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  1. King’s College, London, UK

    John P. Pryor MS, FRCS (Consultant Urologist) (Consultant Urologist)

  2. St. Peter’s Hospitals, London, UK

    John P. Pryor MS, FRCS (Consultant Urologist) (Consultant Urologist)

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Ramsay, J.W.A. (1992). Open Nephrostomy. In: Pryor, J.P. (eds) Urological Prostheses, Appliances and Catheters. Clinical Practice in Urology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1461-1_1

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