Nephrocolic fistula: a complication of percutaneous nephrostolithotomy.
Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy has proved to be a safe and effective approach to the management of upper tract calculi, which is associated with a low rate of significant complications. Bowel perforation is an unusual complication of this technique. We report a case of a nephrocolic fistula following percutaneous nephrostolithotomy, and discuss the diagnosis and management of this rare complication.
D000328:Adult; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000601:surgery; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis; D008297:Male; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*