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It is essential to distinguish dilation and obstruction. If sepsis is present, there must be adequate antibiotic therapy before any intervention is attempted.
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Wah TM, Weston MJ, Irving HC. Percutaneous nephrostomy insertion: outcome data from a prospective multioperator study at a UK training centre. Clin Rad. 2004;59:255–61.
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Weston, M.J. (2012). How to Manage a Hydronephrotic Kidney. In: Payne, S., Eardley, I., O'Flynn, K. (eds) Imaging and Technology in Urology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2422-1_10
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