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Renal pseudoaneurysm following percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Glenn M Cannon1, Nikhil B Amesur, Timothy D Averch
1Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA, USA.
The Canadian Journal of Urology
|March 7, 2006
Summary
Significant bleeding after percutaneous nephrolithotomy, a kidney stone removal procedure, can occur. This case highlights successful control of hemorrhage from a renal pseudoaneurysm using percutaneous coil embolization.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a primary treatment for large renal calculi.
- Postoperative bleeding is a known complication, though infrequent.
Observation:
- A patient on anticoagulation developed significant hemorrhage post-percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
- The hemorrhage originated from a renal pseudoaneurysm.
Findings:
- Percutaneous coil embolization effectively controlled the renal pseudoaneurysm bleeding.
- This minimally invasive technique offers a solution for post-nephrolithotomy hemorrhage.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering pseudoaneurysm as a cause of bleeding after percutaneous renal surgery.
- Embolization is a viable treatment option for managing such complications.
- Informs current management strategies for postoperative hemorrhage in percutaneous renal procedures.