Korean J Anesthesiol.  2007 Apr;52(4):491-494. 10.4097/kjae.2007.52.4.491.

Acute Hemothorax after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy : A case report

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  • 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea. kyk@amc.seoul.kr
  • 2Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, East West Neo Medical Center, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a common procedure done for stone removal, as it is less invasive than an open procedure. But, several complications may occur. Hemothorax is a rare but severe chest complication of the supracostal puncture during PCNL. We experienced an acute hemothorax and lung collapse just after PCNL in a 66-year-old male patient with left renal stone. A chest tube was inserted for drainage and was removed after 9 days, when a chest X-ray revealed good expansion of lung.

Keyword

hemothorax; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; supracostal approach

MeSH Terms

Aged
Chest Tubes
Drainage
Hemothorax*
Humans
Lung
Male
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous*
Pulmonary Atelectasis
Punctures
Thorax
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