The Supracostal Transhepatic Approach for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.
- Author:
Joo Hwan LEE
1
;
Joon Beom KWON
;
Eun Sang YOO
;
Tae Gyun KWON
;
Yoon Kyu PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea. uropark@knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Kidney calculi;
Nephrostomy;
percutaneous
- MeSH:
Adult;
Calculi;
Humans;
Hydrothorax;
Kidney Calculi;
Lung Injury;
Male;
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous*;
Pneumothorax;
Punctures
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2003;44(7):714-717
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The optimal approach for a staghorn, large upper calyceal or complex renal stone burden is through the upper pole posterior calyx, which at times is best accomplished by a supracostal puncture. A supracostal posterior calyx puncture is usually of concern due to the potential complications of pneumothorax, hydrothorax and lung injury. A case of right upper calyceal calculi is reported in a 25-year-old male, who was managed by a supracostal transhepatic percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
