Postpyelolithotomy renal artery pseudo-aneurysm.

A case of pseudo-aneurysm arising from the posterior division of right renal artery following pyelolithotomy is presented. The patient presented with massive haematuria and flank mass 7 days after pyelolithotomy. Selective renal arteriography revealed large pseudo-aneurysm in relation to the posterior division of renal artery. Nephrectomy was necessitated to control the bleeding. The relevant literature is reviewed.