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What is the procedure for removal of a percutaneous nephrostomy tube?
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Very simple: Generally the procedure is simple and painless. The doctor will usually cut the catheter on the outside of the body. Once that is done, the locking loop on the inside is "unlocked" which allows the tube to slide right out.
Answered 12/27/2018
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