Long-standing extrusion of calculus: A rare complication of urolithiasis

There have been reports of extrusion of ureteric or vesical calculi causing various complications. Extrusion of a urinary calculus is an uncommon complication of urolithiasis. It may occur in cases of ureteral obstruction with spontaneous rupture of proximal dilated ureter and subsequent extrusion o...

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Published in:Indian journal of surgery 2007-05, Vol.69 (3), p.113
Main Authors: Singh, Kuldip, Ohri, Ashish, Nain, P, Matta, H, Sharma, Sandeep
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Calculi, Urinary
Care and treatment
Case studies
Chemicals
Complications and side effects
Excretory system
Medical disorders
Physical examinations
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Summary:There have been reports of extrusion of ureteric or vesical calculi causing various complications. Extrusion of a urinary calculus is an uncommon complication of urolithiasis. It may occur in cases of ureteral obstruction with spontaneous rupture of proximal dilated ureter and subsequent extrusion of the calculus leading to urinoma formation and sepsis. Here, we are presenting a case with long-standing spontaneous extrusion of a urinary calculus which was lying in the left pararectal region in the hollow of the sacrum.
ISSN:0019-5650
0972-2068
0973-9793