title: Nephrocolic fistula complicating percutaneous nephrostolithotomy.
abstract: The nonoperative management of a nephrocolic fistula that resulted from percutaneous nephrostolithotomy is reported. Adequate urinary drainage, removal of the nephrostomy tube, use of an elemental diet and antibiotic coverage are advocated.
authors.affiliation: Urology Service, Naval Hospital, San Diego, California.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Appel
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Musmanno
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Knight
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy