Extensive retroperitoneal hematoma following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy with second generation lithotriptor.
A patient with extensive retroperitoneal hematoma after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) with a second generation lithotriptor is presented. Apart from bilateral ESWL for renal calculi in 1987 the patient had a negative history of previous renal disease or risk factors associated with hemorrhage following ESWL. Ultimately surgery was required to control bleeding from a capsular artery. The kidney could be salvaged. The shock wave characteristics of the different lithotriptors are discussed and the cases of subcapsular hemorrhage after ESWL reviewed.
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Clinic of Urology, University of Essen Medical School, FRG.
Goepel
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Möllhoff
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D000328:Adult; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000628:therapy; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space