Fatal Renal Rupture as a Rare Complication of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.
10.4097/kjae.2008.54.6.689
- Author:
Sung Hoon KIM
1
;
Sun Joon CHO
;
Young Kug KIM
;
Gyu Sam HWANG
;
Jai Hyun HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kyk@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
percutaneous nephrolithotomy;
renal rupture;
renal stone
- MeSH:
Adult;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Male;
Nephrectomy;
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous;
Rupture
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2008;54(6):689-693
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is a safe and effective procedure commonly performed to remove renal stones. Although PNL is associated with low morbidity, unexpected complications may occur. We describe here a 44-year-old male patient with recurrent renal stones who experienced a renal rupture and massive bleeding following PNL. Left nephrectomy and intensive treatment did not improve the patient's condition, and he died 14 days later as a result of multi-organ failure.
