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nephrostomy |
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nephrostomy /ne·phros·to·my/ (nĕ-fros´tah-me) creation of a permanent fistula leading into the renal pelvis. nephrostomy [nəfros′təmē] a surgical procedure in which a flank incision is made so that a catheter can be inserted into the kidney pelvis to drain the kidney, often done to relieve obstruction. nephrostomy creation of a permanent opening into the renal pelvis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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