Huge perinephric hematoma after ureteroscopy and pneumatic lithotripsy for ureteral stone; A life-threatening rare complication: Case report and review of literature

INTRODUCTIONUreteroscopy with pneumatic lithotripsy is a relatively safe procedure for the management of the ureteral stone disease. However; subcapsular hematoma and even huge perinephric hematoma are potentially serious events that may complicate this procedure and must be kept in mind.CASE PRESEN...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2020, Vol.75, p.357-360
Main Authors: Alrabadi, Adel, Mansi, Hammam, Alhamss, Sohaib, Al Demour, Saddam, Odeh, Mahmoud
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:INTRODUCTIONUreteroscopy with pneumatic lithotripsy is a relatively safe procedure for the management of the ureteral stone disease. However; subcapsular hematoma and even huge perinephric hematoma are potentially serious events that may complicate this procedure and must be kept in mind.CASE PRESENTATIONWe present a case of huge perinephric hematoma post ureteroscopy and pneumatic lithotripsy for an impacted ureteral stone.CONCLUSIONThe occurrence of such a rare complication in a relatively safe procedure must be taken into consideration especially while dealing with patients with long-standing obstruction and thin renal cortex. Furthermore, the risk of bleeding should be included in risk-benefit counselling before ureteroscopic lithotripsy.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.036