Hemothorax after percutaneous cryoablation of the kidney.
Pleural effusions have not been reported after percutaneous cryoablation of the kidney. In our initial experience, we identified and treated two patients who had the complication of hemothorax after percutaneous cryoablation for renal malignancy. The occurrence of pleural effusions is frequently related to technical aspects of the procedure. The pathogenesis of this serious complication is discussed and preventive measures are highlighted.
Romero
Frederico R
FR
James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21287-8915, USA. frederico.romero@gmail.com
Muntener
Michael
M
Sulman
Aaron
A
Brito
Fábio Augusto R
FA
Kavoussi
Louis R
LR
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*