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Renal pseudoaneurysm following percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Glenn M. Cannon, Nikhil B. Amesur, Timothy D. Averch¹

1 Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA, USA
2 Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA, USA
Address correspondence to Dr. Glenn M. Cannon, 3471 5th Avenue, Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3232 USA

Canadian Journal of Urology 2006, 13(1), 2984-2987.

Abstract

Percutaneous renal surgen; can be utilized as treatment for a variety of urologic conditions. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy remains the treatment of choice for many large and complex renal calculi. Despite having a low overall complication rate, postoperative bleeding can occur. We report a case of significant hemorrhage from a renal pseduoaneurysm in a patient requiring anticoagulation following percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The bleeding was controlled by percutaneous coil embolization. Current management recommendations of postoperative hemorrhage following percutaneous renal surgery are reviewed.

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