Nephrostomy Catheter
A thin, flexible tube goes through the opening and into the kidney. This is called a nephrostomy tube or catheter. Urine drains through the tube into a bag outside of the body. The bag has a tap so it can be emptied. the patient may still pass some urine in a normal way even when they have a nephrostomy.
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Ureteral Stent
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