ArticleCentral European journal of urology2026
Nephrostomy tube dislodgement and emergency exchange: a study of clinical and age-related patient factors.
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Introduction: Unplanned nephrostomy tube exchange is common, yet patient-level risk factors remain poorly defined. This study aimed to quantify emergency exchange rates and identify clinical and vulnerability-related predictors. Material and methods: Adult patients undergoing nephrostomy placement or exchange in the period January 2021 to October 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. The first (index) procedure per patient was analyzed with up to 90-day follow-up. The primary outcome was emergency tube exchange; patency was time to emergency exchange. Multivariable logistic regression and Cox models identified associated factors. Results: A total of 108 patients were included; median age was 78 years (IQR 68-85) and 65% were male. Frailty (Clinical Frailty Scale ≥5) was present in 32%, and cognitive impairment in 10%. During follow-up, 49 patients (45%) required emergency exchange. The most common indications were partial dislodgement (49%), complete displacement (27%), and catheter obstruction (12%). Estimated tube patency was 70% at 30 days, 62% at 60 days, and 56% at 90 days. On multivariable logistic regression, cognitive impairment was independently associated with emergency exchange (OR 4.8, 95% CI: 1.1-21.0; p = 0.038). Age, sex, frailty, comorbidity burden, laterality, and functional dependence were not significantly associated. In Cox regression, cognitive impairment was also associated with reduced nephrostomy patency (HR 3.1, 95% CI: 1.3-7.2; p = 0.01). Conclusions: Emergency nephrostomy tube exchange is frequent. Cognitive impairment is a key patient-level risk factor for both emergency exchange and reduced tube patency.
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