Distal ureteral obstruction complicating percutaneous nephrolithotomy
D J Culkin1, J S Wheeler, J R Canning
1Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois.
Abstract:
Endourologic techniques for the treatment of surgical stone disease have proved cost-effective and safe with results comparable to open surgical procedures. Because these are new procedures, unexpected complications are going to occur. We have had 3 cases of complete distal ureteral obstruction unrelated to a ureteral calculus following a percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The obstruction resolved after extended nephrostomy tube drainage. These 3 cases and their treatment and pathogenesis are presented.
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