einstein (São Paulo). 19/Apr/2023;21:eCE0437.
Alternative materials for antegrade implantation of a double-J catheter in a public health system
Guilherme Moratti , Priscila Mina , Luis Ricardo , Arthur Munhoz , Arthur Cesar de Souza , Rodrigo Gobbo
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023CE0437
Dear Editor,
Radioscopy-guided antegrade percutaneous implantation of a double-J catheter may be an alternative to retrograde insertion via cystoscopy in cases of neoplastic obstruction of the bladder trigone or anatomical distortions of the lower urinary tract that prevent retrograde catheterization.(,) It is an alternative to nephrostomy, which can be performed simultaneously or afterwards, offering lower risks of infection, accidental loss of nephrostomy, and increased patient’s quality of life.(,)
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