Risk factors for hemorrhage requiring embolization after percutaneous nephrolithotomy


Un S., ÇAKIR V., Kara C., Turk H., KÖSE O., Balli O., ...More

CUAJ-CANADIAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL, vol.9, no.9-10, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

Abstract

Introduction: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the primary surgical intervention in kidney stone management. Even though it is performed quite often, the complication rates are also high. Arteriovenous fistulas following extended hemorrhages after PCNL are one of the most serious complications of this operation. Our main objective was to review the data of patients who required angiography and embolization.