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Hemiacidrin renal irrigation: complications and successful management

The Journal of Urology
|August 1, 1982
PubMed

Insights

Hemiacidrin irrigation for kidney stones can cause complications like infections and blockages. Careful management ensures this procedure remains safe for treating residual struvite calculi.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Postoperative residual struvite calculi present significant clinical challenges.
  • Hemiacidrin irrigation is a method used to manage these calculi.
  • Potential complications can arise during and after hemiacidrin irrigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the complications encountered during hemiacidrin irrigation of the kidneys.
  • To discuss the causes and management strategies for these complications.
  • To evaluate the overall safety of hemiacidrin irrigation for residual struvite calculi.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 9 kidneys in 8 patients undergoing hemiacidrin irrigation.
  • Documentation of all encountered complications.
  • Analysis of causes and management approaches for each complication.

Main Results:

  • Complications included Candida urinary tract infection, irrigant extravasation, ureteral obstruction, and chemical cystitis.
  • These complications prolonged irrigation and hospitalization periods.
  • Despite complications, the procedure was deemed safe with meticulous application.

Conclusions:

  • Hemiacidrin irrigation for residual struvite calculi can lead to various complications.
  • Prompt identification and management are crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Meticulous clinical practice ensures the safety and efficacy of hemiacidrin irrigation.

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