Bilateral stones as a cause of acute renal failure in the emergency department
10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2014.01.012
- Author:
Alonso V. JOAQUÍN
1
;
Cachinero L. PEDRO
;
Ubeda R. FRAN
;
Daniel J. L. RUIZ
;
Blanco ALFREDO
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency and Critical care Medicine
- Keywords:
Bilateral stones;
Acute renal failure;
Obstructive uropathy
- From:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
2014;5(1):67-71
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Acute renal failure (ARF) due to obstructive uropathy is a urological emergency. The standard radiological investigations in the emergency setting include X-ray, ultrasonography and computed tomography. But occasionally the cause of obstruction may be elusive. METHODS:We present a case of obstructive uropathy due to bilateral stones presenting as acute renal failure. The patient underwent successful shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for dissolution of calculi. RESULTS:The patient was successfully treated, and reported asymptomatic in a follow-up. CONCLUSION:Close collaboration between nephrological, urological, and radiological services is required.
