Massive hydrothorax during supracostal approach for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A case report

Authors : Anju Rani, Pawan Kumar

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijca.2019.056

Volume : 6

Issue : 2

Year : 2019

Page No : 302-303

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a technique commonly used for renal stone disease. Supracostal approach is required many times for stone in upper renal calices, with significant risk of hydrothorax and pneumothorax. In this case report, we are discussing hydrothorax as a complication of PCNL performed via supracostal approach.

Keywords: Massive Hydrothorax, Supracostal approach, Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), Pneumothorax.


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