PCN Tube Placement Quiz

When is PCN tube placement considered the procedure of choice?

What are the advantages of PCN drainage?

What are the characteristics of an ideal nephrostomy tube?

What are the characteristics of a pigtail catheter?

What is the advantage of a Malecot catheter?

In what instances can a tamponade catheter be specifically useful?

What are some frequently reported minor complications of nephrostomy tube insertion?

What is the reported occurrence rate of sepsis in patients after nephrostomy tube insertion?

What is the reported transfusion rate due to venous or arterial bleeding after nephrostomy tube insertion?

What is the recommended treatment for persistent arterial bleeding or arteriovenous fistula after nephrostomy tube insertion?