Splenic rupture and abscess after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the first choice for the treatment of most urinary stones. Complications of ESWL can be separated into two groups: those related to the administration of the shock waves and those related to fragmentation and elimination of the stone's particles. We report a rare case of splenic trauma followed by abscess after ESWL.
Division of Urology, São Paulo University Medical School, SP, Brazil.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*