Open AccessRole of ultrasound-guided percutaneous antegrade pyelography in malignant obstructive uropathy: A Nigerian experience
Author(s) -
Babajide Olawale Balogun,
James Idowu Owolabi,
Abdulwaid Niran Saliu,
Michael A. Bankole
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/0300-1652.160408
Subject(s) - obstructive uropathy , medicine , percutaneous nephrostomy , pyelogram , radiology , renal pelvis , percutaneous , ultrasound , malignancy , renal function , hydronephrosis , surgery , urinary system , ureter
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrostomy of the renal pelvis is a technique that is widely acceptable especially when contrast media is introduced in the procedure of antegrade pyelography. It is a relatively safe procedure that effectively improves renal function in obstructed kidneys. It can be performed in most cases as an alternative to retrograde pyelography. We present our experience and its role in obstructive uropathy due to malignancy.