When is it needed?
- Blocked kidney with pus and fever (pyonephrosis)
- Rising creatinine due to blocked kidneys
- Before stone surgery in selected cases
- Blockage from tumours in the pelvis
How we treat it at Aarogyavaram
- Local anaesthesia and image guidance
- Needle and guide wire into the kidney
- Soft drainage tube connected to a bag
Recovery & what to expect
The tube relieves pressure and infection immediately. It is later replaced, converted to an internal stent, or removed after the cause is treated.
Cashless & insurance
Many of these treatments are covered under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) packages, the UP State Employees cashless scheme and health insurance policies. Aarogyavaram is cashless with 16 insurers and 10 TPAs — our TPA desk confirms your cover at admission. See all cashless partners →
Frequently asked questions
Is PCN permanent?
Usually not — it is a bridge until the blockage is treated.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Treatment is decided by the treating doctor after examination. Aarogyavaram does not run OPD consultations; specialists attend to admitted patients and emergencies.