title: An unusual presentation of colon perforation following percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
abstract: Colon perforation is a rare but serious complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), meriting particular attention to its signs and symptoms for prompt diagnosis and treatment. We report an unusual presentation of colon perforation following tubeless PCNL, characterized by sore throat, pneumomediastinum, and neck and shoulder crepitus. In addition to the details of this case, we review the current literature on bowel injury during PCNL and its management.
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chubak
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY.
authors.forename: Joshua M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Stern