title: Perirenal hematomas induced by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Therapeutic management.
abstract: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is nowadays accepted as the treatment of choice for the majority of patients with renal or proximal ureteral calculi. Although, a relatively noninvasive modality with low morbidity, minor or major complications can be noted. A relative severe complication for the patient and confusing for the treating physician is the perirenal hematoma. With review the literature and an example of perirenal hematoma induced by ESWL in a patient treated in our department, we describe its therapeutic management.
authors: Department of Urology, Martha Maria Medical Center, Academic Hospital of Erlangen University, Nurnberg, Germany. labanaris@web.de
authors: Apostolos P
authors: AP
authors: Labanaris
authors: Reinhard
authors: R
authors: Kühn
authors: Günter E
authors: GE
authors: Schott
authors: Vahudin
authors: V
authors: Zugor
mesh_terms: D019468:Disease Management; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*