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Also known as: percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, PCN placement.
A nephrostomy tube is a form of catheter, or thin plastic tube, that is inserted into the kidneys. The purpose of a nephrostomy tube is to drain urine from the body during a medical procedure or when the body is unable to drain urine for other reasons.
Nephrostomy tube placement is typically performed under local anesthesia. The area for the procedure is numbed, and ultrasound is used to guide the catheter into position as it enters the kidney. Once in position, the catheter is connected to a bag in order to drain urine from the kidneys.
Reviewed by: Felix I Ramirez-Seijas, MD
This page was last updated on: January 20, 2022 02:16 PM
A kidney stone is a solid, hard, pebble-like object that forms in a child’s kidneys when normal urine substances (like calcium, oxalates, magnesium and phosphorus) become very concentrated. There are 4 main types of kidney stones- those containing primarily calcium, cystine, uric acid or struvite. Learn more