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Computed tomography-guided transgluteal percutaneous nephrolithotripsy in an ectopic pelvic kidney: novel technique
Mohammad Alomar1, Husain Alenezi
1Urology Division, College of Medicine and King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. alomarmo@gmail.com
Background And Purpose:
Management of stones in the ectopic pelvic kidney can be very challenging. Treatment of each patient should be individualized. We describe a new approach that is CT-guided transgluteal percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL).
Case And Technique:
A 19-year-old male presented with symptomatic right ectopic pelvic kidney stones. He was treated with CT-guided transgluteal PCNL. The patient was stone free at postoperative day 1. No major complications were observed, and the patient was discharged home on postoperative day 2.
Conclusion:
CT-guided transgluteal PCNL is a safe and effective option for selected patients with ectopic pelvic kidney stones.
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