Scrotal hematoma resulting from extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for a distal ureteral calculus.
We performed extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy with a Dornier HM3 lithotriptor to treat a distal ureteral calculus. Although the procedure resulted in successful stone fragmentation, the patient incurred a large scrotal hematoma. We propose a mechanism for this previously unreported complication of shock wave lithotripsy and discuss recommendations for its prevention.
Kaye
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Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
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Yost
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D000368:Aged; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000209:etiology; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000628:therapy*