Percutaneous Nephrostomy Treatment in India

John Mehta, a 58-year-old architect, had...

John Mehta, a 58-year-old architect, had been managing his recurrent kidney stones for years. Recently, he developed a severe, unrelenting pain in his right flank, accompanied by a high fever and chills. A CT scan revealed a large, obstructing stone in his right ureter, causing a dangerous infection and hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidney). His urologist explained that his kidney was under severe pressure and infected, and immediate drainage was needed to save the kidney and treat the sepsis. John was terrified; the idea of a tube going into his back was daunting. The procedure, done under local anesthesia and sedation, was uncomfortable but the relief from the intense pressure was almost immediate. In the hospital, he recovered from the infection with antibiotics. The nephrostomy tube drained his kidney for a week until a separate procedure could safely remove the stone. Emotionally, he went from fear and acute distress to profound relief and gratitude. The tube was a temporary nuisance, but it saved his kidney and his health, allowing him to return to his design projects with a new appreciation for his well-being.