Nephro-duodenal fistula: a complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
We report a case of a nephro-duodenal fistula complicating percutaneous nephrolithotomy that was managed conservatively. The patient was discharged from the hospital 14 days postoperatively, free of stone and doing well. The etiology and treatment of this problem are discussed.
D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000601:surgery*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology*