| pubmed-article:9440850 | pubmed:abstractText | In five patients with chronic intractable ureteral obstruction, a fine-bore nephrostomy tube was placed in a subcutaneous tunnel to drain the kidney without an external appliance. Good quality of life was achieved for 6 months to 2 years. When conventional intraluminal stents cannot be used, consideration should be given to subcutaneous diversion rather than long-term nephrostomy tubes. | lld:pubmed |
