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Pigtail Catheters – a Solution of the Past!? | An Expert Discussion
Nephrostomy catheters: pigtail vs. balloon
Pigtail or balloon? Silicone balloon catheters are often used in everyday clinical work when a catheter for draining the renal calyx has to be installed. But nephrostomy pigtail catheters have not yet been completely replaced by balloon catheters. So this poses the question:
What are the legitimate reasons for both products coexisting?
Dr Kühl and Dr Kaftan from Klinikum Lüneburg discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pigtail and balloon catheters moderation by urology expert Prof. Dr Rassweiler.
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