What is nephrostomy?

nephrostomy is the insertion of a small, flexible rubber tube, which is surgically placed through the skin into the kidneys to release the urine directly. This procedure is also known as percutaneous nephrostomy, in general it is performed to treat conditions such as hydronephrosis, kidney stones or opening in the bladder or bladder. The ureter is a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. If the urinary urinary block is, the urine is backed up in the kidneys, which is likely to cause kidney damage, infection and pain. It can also be performed in preparation for the next operation or procedure planned for the kidney or ureter in the future. The procedure is usually performed in a hospital or surgical center. The patient lies on the X -ray table, face down. After taking the relevant measures to clean the area and ensure the sterile field on the body, an area in which tubes will be injecting lidocaine or xylocaine ™.

sister is usually inTomna for monitoring the patient's vital symptoms, as well as the level of pain and anxiety. Medical staff, generally radiologist, use X -rays or ultrasound to locate the kidneys. At this point, the needle is inserted directly through all layers of the skin into the kidneys. The X -ray dye is inserted through the needle to help the catheter. The catheter is inserted into the kidneys and is sometimes secured by a stitch when it is to be left in place for a longer period of time.

After successful introduction, a sterile bandage is placed in place of nephrostomy. The end of the catheter is connected to the drainage bag, which is most often worn on the leg with two rubber straps. The urine then bypasses the kidneys and flows through the catheter into the drainage bag. Urine should be monitored by the vastness of blood, which should begin to clean shortly after the nephrostomy procedure. If the kidney stones are a problem, patients may be instructed to strain urine when emptying the drainage bag to monitor the presence and size of the kidney stones.

Making patients for proper care of the place of nephrostomy, drainage bag and catheter tube is generally performed by a nurse before the patient's release from the medical facility. Some little pain and discomfort is generally felt at the site of nephrostomy, but generally decreases with time and proper care. The inability to ensure the proper securing of the drainage bag can lead to damage to the nephrostomy place if it catches or is randomly pulled. This can lead to bleeding, infection or even need to do the procedure again. The location is usually necessary until any blocking is resolved or another medical problem is solved.