Ureteral Stenting and Nephrostomy | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Aureteralstentisathin,flexibletubethreadedintotheureter.Whenitisnotpossibletoinsertaureteralstent,anephrostomyisperformed.Duringthisprocedure, ...

Ureteral stenting and nephrostomy help restore urine flow through blocked ureters and return the kidney to normal function. Ureters are long, narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. They can become obstructed – and urine flow blocked – as a result of various conditions. Your doctor may use image guidance to place a thin, flexible tube called a stent into the ureter to restore urine flow. If a stent cannot be placed, he may perform a nephrostomy, during which a tube is placed through the skin into the kidney and connected to either an external drainage bag or the bladder for internal drainage.

Tell your doctor if there is a possibility you are pregnant and discuss any recent illnesses, medical conditions, allergies and medications youre taking. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or blood thinners several days prior to y...