A case of colonic perforation complicating percutaneous nephrolithotomy in a 64-year-old woman is reported. Nonoperative management was successful with the creation of a controlled colocutaneous fistula by pulling the nephrostomy tube back from the kidney to the colon and the use of an elemental diet and antibiotics. Internal urinary drainage was not necessary.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.sle.0000202196.89816.b8 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
colonic perforation
8
perforation complicating
8
complicating percutaneous
8
percutaneous nephrolithotomy
8
nephrolithotomy case
4
case colonic
4
nephrolithotomy 64-year-old
4
64-year-old woman
4
woman reported
4
reported nonoperative
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!