Elsevier

Urology

Volume 22, Issue 6, December 1983, Pages 580-582
Urology

Scientific article
Retrograde method for percutaneous access to kidney

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Abstract

A technique is described for gaining percutaneous access to the kidney by puncturing from inside out using a retrograde catheter and a sharpened stainless steel stylet. The method allows precise placement of a percutaneous tract in the nondilated upper urinary tract.

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