Korean J Anesthesiol.
2008 Jun;54(6):689-693. 10.4097/kjae.2008.54.6.689.
Fatal Renal Rupture as a Rare Complication of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kyk@amc.seoul.kr
- KMID: 1763529
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2008.54.6.689
Abstract
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is a safe and effective procedure commonly performed to remove renal stones. Although PNL is associated with low morbidity, unexpected complications may occur. We describe here a 44-year-old male patient with recurrent renal stones who experienced a renal rupture and massive bleeding following PNL. Left nephrectomy and intensive treatment did not improve the patient's condition, and he died 14 days later as a result of multi-organ failure.
