Prospective audit of complications after ultrasonography-guided percutaneous nephrostomy for upper urinary tract obstruction using modified Clavien classification system

Conclusion: USG-guided PCN is a safe, minimally invasive, and effective procedure for upper urinary tract diversion with a low rate of morbidity. Individual complications are within the threshold limits set by the American College of Radiology, the Society of Interventional Radiology. mCCS is well applicable and easily reproducible tool for reporting the complications of PCN.

Source: Urology Annals - January 12, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sunil Kumar Uma Kant Dutt Suresh Singh LN Dorairajan KS Sreerag Tepukiel Zaphu R Manikandan Source Type: research