title: Renal pseudoaneurysm following percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
abstract: Percutaneous renal surgery can be utilized as treatment for a variety of urologic conditions. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy remains the treatment of choice for many large and complex renal calculi. Despite having a low overall complication rate, postoperative bleeding can occur. We report a case of significant hemorrhage from a renal pseudoaneurysm in a patient requiring anticoagulation following percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The bleeding was controlled by percutaneous coil embolization. Current management recommendations of postoperative hemorrhage following percutaneous renal surgery are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Glenn M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Cannon
authors.forename: Nikhil B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Amesur
authors.forename: Timothy D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Averch
mesh_terms: D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012077:Renal Artery