title: Fibrin sealant for retrograde ureteroscopic closure of urine leak after partial nephrectomy.
abstract: We present a case of a prolonged urine leak after partial nephrectomy successfully treated by retrograde ureteroscopic injection of fibrin sealant. The technical aspects of retrograde instillation of sealant into the lower renal pole and outcome are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, USA.
authors.forename: Dan B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: French
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marcovich
mesh_terms: D003558:Cystoscopy; D004322:Drainage; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000293:injuries*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D015607:Stents; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018666:Ureteroscopy; D014556:Urine
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D014014:Tissue Adhesives