Abstract
We describe a technique for gaining access to the central collecting system via a chosen calyx, utilizing an alternative entry point to that calyx. An Amplatz nitinol loop snare is then used to convert this access to a traditional approach.
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Nosher, J.L., Siegel, R.L. & Bodner, L.J. Use of a snare wire to perform nephrostomy access in the presence of obstructive staghorn calculi. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 19, 193–196 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02577620
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02577620