Open AccessUnusual complication of percutaneous nephrostomy in a renal transplant recipient
Author(s) -
Martin Nitschke,
Martina Paetzel,
Christian Haas
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
north american journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2250-1541
pISSN - 1947-2714
DOI - 10.4297/najms.2010.2537
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous nephrostomy , nephrostomy , surgery , percutaneous , complication , transplantation , stent , renal function , catheter , radiology
Ureteral obstruction, resulting in impaired graft function, is a well-known problem following renal transplantation. Management of ureteral complications includes percutaneous nephrostomy, which is considered to be a safe and effective measure.