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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy is a common procedure for kidney stones.
  • Subcapsular hematoma is an infrequent complication of this intervention.

Observation:

  • A 38-year-old male presented with back pain and hematuria post-procedure.
  • CT scan revealed a significant renal subcapsular hematoma.

Findings:

  • The patient was hemodynamically stable with normal labs.
  • Conservative management was initiated for the subcapsular hematoma.
  • No further intervention was required as the condition resolved.

Implications:

  • Conservative treatment is a viable option for post-ureteroscopy subcapsular hematomas.
  • Most renal subcapsular hematomas demonstrate spontaneous resolution.
  • This highlights the importance of monitoring and conservative care in managing rare ureteroscopy complications.