What are the risks of a nephrostomy tube insertion in me?

Bleeding, infection: A percutaneous (through the skin) nephrostomy tube is generally placed when there is obstruction to the flow of urine into the bladder such as a large kidney stone. It is usually placed by a radiologist with the aid of xray equipment. Bleeding may occur during placement and if left for a long period of time, the tube may become infected.

Safe procedure. : Small risk of bleeding, infection, kidney damage, ureter damage. See radiologyinfo.Org.