An unusual complication of lithotripsy

Summary The case described illustrates a most unusual course of events due to a perforation in the wall of the bladder during transurethral lithotripsy. Irrigation fluid forced its way retroperitoneally to the mediastinum. The differential diagnostic problems encountered are discussed.

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Published in:Anaesthesia 1983-07, Vol.38 (7), p.666-668
Main Authors: SUNDNES, K. O., VAAGENES, P., KVARSTEIN, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Complications
hypotension, cardiac arrest
Heart Arrest - etiology
Humans
Intraoperative Complications
Male
Surgery
urological
Therapeutic Irrigation - adverse effects
Urethral Diseases - surgery
Urinary Bladder - injuries
Urinary Calculi - surgery
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Summary:Summary The case described illustrates a most unusual course of events due to a perforation in the wall of the bladder during transurethral lithotripsy. Irrigation fluid forced its way retroperitoneally to the mediastinum. The differential diagnostic problems encountered are discussed.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1983.tb12160.x