Large perirenal hematoma after extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy.
We report a case of a large perirenal hematoma following extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) that resulted in compromised renal blood flow and function and necessitated open surgical drainage. Caution is advised and close follow-up recommended in patients who have taken aspirin-containing compounds, are elderly, have hypertension, or exhibit a significant drop in hematocrit following ESWL.
Knorr
P A
PA
Division of Urology, University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Albuquerque.
Woodside
J R
JR
D000368:Aged; D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000187:drug effects; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000628:therapy; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male
D001241:Aspirin