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Colonic perforation complicating percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Yassine Nouira1, Kais Nouira, Yousri Kallel

  • 1Department of Urology, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia. nouirayassine@gnet.tn

Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
|March 23, 2006
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A rare colonic perforation after percutaneous nephrolithotomy was successfully managed nonoperatively. Treatment involved creating a controlled colocutaneous fistula with a nephrostomy tube, elemental diet, and antibiotics.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a common procedure for kidney stones.
  • Complications, though rare, can occur, including gastrointestinal tract injury.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old woman developed colonic perforation following PCNL.
  • The perforation was initially managed nonoperatively.

Findings:

  • Successful nonoperative management was achieved.
  • A controlled colocutaneous fistula was created by repositioning the nephrostomy tube.
  • Treatment included an elemental diet and antibiotics, with no need for internal urinary drainage.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a successful nonoperative approach for colonic perforation post-PCNL.

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  • It suggests that conservative management with fistula creation can be effective.
  • This approach may avoid more invasive surgical interventions for such complications.