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A member asked:
How is a nephrostomy tube removed? do i get sedation or do they just pull it pretty much?
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I've seen it both wa: ways, Depends on how you can grab it. Some are external and those are removed like an IV. Some are internal and need cystoscopy to get at them (light sedation).
Answered 9/4/2019
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