A Rare Complication of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Colonic Lumbar Hernia
Kadir Yidirim1, Mehmet Emin Adin2, Selcuk Altin3
1Department of Urology, Elazig Training and Research Hospital, Elazig, Turkey.
Abstract:
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy has a success rate of 90%; however, its overall complication rate is approximately 83%, including urinary extravasation, bleeding necessitating transfusion, and postoperative fever. Septicemia, colonic and pleural injury are rare major complications. Neighboring organ injury, especially colonic injury, is frequently seen during tract dilatation procedure. In this study, we report a case of colonic lumbar hernia, which is a rare complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Related Concept Videos
The Colonization of Land
Hemodialysis II: Procedure and Complications
Pneumonia III: Complications and Assessment
Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications
Asthma-III: Symptoms and Complications
Classification of Asthma
Peritoneal Dialysis II: Peritoneal Dialysis Systems and Complications


