| Fatal Renal Rupture as a Rare Complication of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. |
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Sung Hoon Kim, Sun Joon Cho, Young Kug Kim, Gyu Sam Hwang, Jai Hyun Hwang |
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Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kyk@amc.seoul.kr |
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| Abstract |
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is a safe and effective procedure commonly performed to remove renal stones.
Although PNL is associated with low morbidity, unexpected complications may occur. We describe here a 44-year-old male patient with recurrent renal stones who experienced a renal rupture and massive bleeding following PNL. Left nephrectomy and intensive treatment did not improve the patient's condition, and he died 14 days later as a result of multi-organ failure. |
| Key Words:
percutaneous nephrolithotomy; renal rupture; renal stone |
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