Effect of emergent nephrostomy on long-term total and split renal function in patients with upper urinary tract obstruction due to pelvic malignant tumors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the impact of nephrostomies on the outcome of total renal function (TRF) and split renal function (SRF) in patients with malignant pelvic tumors associated with upper urinary tract obstruction (UUTO).

Methods

Patients with pelvic tumors suffering severe unilateral hydronephrosis treated at our hospital from 2000 to 2022 were included. Data for nephrostomy placement, short- and long-term renal function, and radiological and nuclear imaging studies were collected. The TRF and SRF of patients who underwent nephrostomy were compared to those who did not.

Results

Seven patients were included (rhabdomyosarcoma: 5, ovarian germ cell tumor: 1, malignant rhabdoid tumor: 1). Nephrostomies were placed in four, which were successfully manag

SUBMITTER: Nishimura K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11333509 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature