Procedure
Nephrostomy Tube
A small tube placed through the back into the kidney to drain urine when the normal flow is blocked.
Also called: kidney drain, percutaneous nephrostomy
Who Can Help with Nephrostomy Tube?
- Interventional Radiologists
A radiologist who uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, such as opening blocked blood vessels, placing catheters and treating tumors.
- Urologists
A physician and surgeon who treats conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, such as kidney stones, prostate problems and incontinence.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about nephrostomy tube and what is right for you.