Practicals · Interventional Radiology · Genito-urinary interventions
Percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- observer 20, first assistant 30, independently under supervision 50
- Also called
- PCN
Videos and resources
- VideoNephrostomy Explained in 3D: Relieving a Blocked Kidney1:05
- VideoPercutaneous Nephrostomy4:21
- +66 more links
Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Pelvicalyceal and Ureteric Obstruction” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 10)
“Non-vascular interventions (PTBD/ PCN/ RFA)” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 13)