| Literature DB >> 18836562 |
Jonathan Silberstein, Charles M Lakin, J Kellogg Parsons.
Abstract
Although shock wave lithotripsy is a safe and efficacious treatment for nephrolithiasis, the most common acute complication is renal hemorrhage. Shock wave-induced renal hemorrhage is a potentially devastating injury if not promptly recognized and treated appropriately. The authors report a large perirenal hematoma occurring after shock wave lithotripsy and review the causes, prevention, and treatment of shock wave-induced renal hemorrhage.Entities:
Keywords: Hematoma; Nephrolithiasis; Shock wave lithotripsy
Year: 2008 PMID: 18836562 PMCID: PMC2556492
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Urol ISSN: 1523-6161