Pediatric percutaneous urologic procedures in interventional radiology

Pediatrik Hastalarda Ultrason Kılavuzluğunda Direkt Ponksiyon ile Perkütan Nefrostomi Kateteri Yerleştirilmesi

“…A limited number of studies were performed on PN in the pediatric age group. High success rates of the procedures are the most interesting aspect of these studies [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]10]. In line with the literature, we obtained successful results from all patients in our study, which we think resulted from the inclusion of only grade II-III and IV hydronephrosis patients.…”

“…While urolithiasis and malignity are commonly observed in adult age groups, congenital urinary system anomalies are more common in pediatric patients. The most common indications for PN in the pediatric age group are ureteropelvic junction stenoses, ureterovesical junction stenoses, posterior urethral valves, megaureter and obstruction following pyeloplasty, vesicoureteral reflux, stone disease, tumoral blockage, pelvicalyceal system drug applications (antifungal treatment and complex urinary tract infections) [1][2][3][4]. Kidneys of the children are more close to the skin surface and dilatation degree is generally extreme, which makes the determination of a large calyx easier for access.…”