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Sudden cardiovascular collapse during the TUL procedure: A case series
Arash Farbood1, Mohammad Ali Sahmeddini1, Mahsa Jalilpour Aghdam1
1Shiraz Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Urologia
|October 24, 2023
Summary
Ureteroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure, can lead to serious cardiovascular collapse. This study reports seven cases of this rare but severe complication during ureteroscopy over a 19-year period.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Cardiology
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Ureteroscopy is a common minimally invasive urological procedure.
- While generally safe, ureteroscopy carries risks of complications, including rare but severe events.
- Cardiovascular collapse is a potentially life-threatening complication during ureteroscopy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on seven patients who experienced cardiovascular collapse during ureteroscopy.
- To analyze the incidence and characteristics of cardiovascular collapse in patients undergoing ureteroscopy.
- To highlight a rare but critical complication associated with ureteroscopy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series.
- Review of patient records from January 2002 to January 2021.
- Analysis of clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of patients with cardiovascular collapse during ureteroscopy.
Main Results:
- Seven cases of cardiovascular collapse during ureteroscopy were identified over 19 years.
- Cardiovascular collapse represents a rare but significant risk during ureteroscopy.
- Further investigation into the mechanisms and prevention of this complication is warranted.
Conclusions:
- Cardiovascular collapse is a rare but serious complication that can occur during ureteroscopy.
- Awareness and prompt recognition of cardiovascular collapse are crucial for patient management.
- Further research is needed to understand the underlying causes and develop preventative strategies.
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