Percutaneous nephrolithotomy and the flyer.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PN) is a relatively new procedure that is coming in vogue for the removal of upper urinary tract stones. Although there are possible complications from the procedure--bleeding being the most common one--its advantages make it a desirable treatment modality vis-a-vis conventional surgery. This article describes the case of a pilot who underwent PN, but remained disqualified from flying status for 6 months because of an unfortunate complication.
D000328:Adult; D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications