Management of Transcecal Renal Transplant Nephrostomy

Percutaneous nephrostomy is a well-established and safe technique used for urinary diversion in the renal transplant population. Renal transplant nephrostomy is often technically straightforward due to the superficial location of a transplant kidney. Occasionally, variable anatomy and comorbidity of the patient population results in a wider range of potential risks and complications. Traversal of bowel is one such complication, the management of which can be very challenging. This article describes such a complication and its management.

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