Indications for percutaneous nephrostomy in patients with obstructive uropathy due to malignant urogenital neoplasias
INTRODUCTION: Urogenital neoplasias frequently progress with obstructive uropathy due to local spreading or pelvic metastases. The urinary obstruction must be immediately relieved in order to avoid deterioration in these patients. The percutaneous nephrostomy is a safe and effective method for relie...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2005-04-01
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| Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382005000200005 |