Encyclopedia: Nephrostomy
A nephrostomy is an artificial opening created between the kidney and the skin which allows for the drainage of urine directly from the upper part of the urinary system . A nephrostomy is performed whenever a blockage keeps urine from passing from the kidneys, through the ureter and into the urinary bladder. Without another way for urine to drain, pressure would rise within the urinary system and the kidneys would...
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Has anyone had a nephrostomy tube during pregnancy?
I have it and am going through a hard time. I could use some support....
I have it and am going through a hard time. I could use some support....
no sweetie but i wish you the best good luck
Asked by Esther K - 19 months ago
How do you flush a nephrostomy tube?
My dad had a nephrostomy tube inserted into his kidney and I am supposed to...
My dad had a nephrostomy tube inserted into his kidney and I am supposed to...
a friend of mine had a nephrostomy tube before he had complete renal failure and a substaquint kidney transplant. the only time we had to flush his tubing was...
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