Subcutaneous emphysema following cystoscopic clot evacuation.

Gross hematuria is a common urologic problem which often requires surgical intervention. While generally a safe procedure, clot evacuation can have serious complications. Here we describe the case of an 85-year-old male who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema following a small extraperitoneal bladder perforation during a clot evacuation.

Critical analysis of a new generation electrohydraulic lithotripter: a single institution experience with the Medispec e3000.

Background And Purpose: The Medispec E3000(™) is a new generation electrohydraulic lithotripter with a wider focal width comparable to the Dornier HM3(™). We evaluate the efficacy of this machine for management of urinary stones at our institution by shockwave lithotripsy (SWL).

Materials And Methods: There were 168 urinary calculi managed using the Medispec E3000 lithotripter over a 14-month period (10/2010-12/2011).