CT demonstration of irrigant extravasation following percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Two patients with extensive irrigant solution extravasation following percutaneous nephrolithotomy documented by computed tomography (CT) are described. This complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy often can be avoided by careful attention to technique. CT can accurately confirm the diagnosis.
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University of Toronto, Department of Radiological Sciences, Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Ontario.
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D000328:Adult; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012421:Rupture; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed