Hemiacidrin renal irrigation: complications and successful management.
The complications of hemiacidrin irrigation of the kidneys for postoperative residual struvite calculi can test the ingenuity and perseverance of the clinician. The complications encountered during the irrigation of 9 kidneys in 8 patients included Candida urinary tract infection, irrigant extravasation, ureteral obstruction and chemical cystitis. Some causes and the management of these problems are discussed. Although the period of irrigation and the hospitalization are prolonged by these complications hemiacidrin irrigation remains a safe procedure when used meticulously.
D000328:Adult; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000209:etiology; D002951:Citrates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003556:Cystitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology
D002951:Citrates; C026485:hemiacidrin