Open AccessSuperior vena cava syndrome: A rare complication of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy laser lithotripsy
Author(s) -
Qing Ji,
Jianjun Yang,
Hong-Ti Jia,
Lidong Zhang
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7796.62918
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous , supine position , percutaneous nephrolithotomy , surgery , lithotripsy , complication , vital signs , anesthesia
To describe a case of acute superior vena cava syndrome during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and to review the associated clinical features, management and complications.