The utility of noncontrast computed tomography in the prompt diagnosis of postoperative complications after percutaneous nephrolithotomy

• Published in: Journal of endourology Vol. 26; no. 4; p. 347
• Main Authors: Gnessin, Ehud, Mandeville, Jessica A, Handa, Shelly E, Lingeman, James E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.04.2012
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Child; Child, Preschool; Contrast Media; Humans; Kidney Calculi - diagnostic imaging; Kidney Calculi - surgery; Middle Aged; Nephrostomy, Percutaneous - adverse effects; Postoperative Complications - diagnosis; Postoperative Complications - etiology; Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods; Young Adult

Noncontrast computed tomography (CT) is commonly utilized after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) to assess stone-free (SF) status. In addition to assessing SF status, CT is useful in the recognition of complications after PNL. We characterized complications demonstrated by postoperative CT scan an...