What does "Nephrostomy site" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
A nephrostomy site is the area on the body where a medical procedure called a nephrostomy was performed. This procedure involves creating a direct connection from the outside of the body to the kidney. It's usually done to allow urine to be drained through a tube when it can't exit the body in the normal way. The nephrostomy site is where this tube enters the body.
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