Distal ureteral obstruction complicating percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Endourologic techniques for the treatment of surgical stone disease have proved cost-effective and safe with results comparable to open surgical procedures. Because these are new procedures, unexpected complications are going to occur. We have had 3 cases of complete distal ureteral obstruction unrelated to a ureteral calculus following a percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The obstruction resolved after extended nephrostomy tube drainage. These 3 cases and their treatment and pathogenesis are presented.
Culkin
D J
DJ
Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois.
Wheeler
J S
JS
Canning
J R
JR
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004487:Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*