Use of kidney internal splint/stent (KISS) catheter in urinary diversion after pyeloplasty.

Publication/Presentation Date

7-1-1993

Abstract

We report on the use of a new catheter, the kidney internal splint/stent (KISS), to facilitate renal urine drainage following pyeloplasty. The catheter combines the desirable qualities of nephrostomy tube diversion, anastomotic stent, and trocar placement in a single tube. The special construction of its lumen diminishes the likelihood of obstructed drainage. Our experience using the KISS catheter with 31 patients undergoing pyeloplasty shows it provides effective internal and external urinary diversion.

Volume

42

Issue

1

First Page

55

Last Page

58

ISSN

0090-4295

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

8328124

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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