Open AccessAn unusual presentation of colon perforation following percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Author(s) -
Barbara Chubak,
Joshua M. Stern
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
canadian urological association journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.477
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1920-1214
pISSN - 1911-6470
DOI - 10.5489/cuaj.2154
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous nephrolithotomy , pneumomediastinum , sore throat , presentation (obstetrics) , perforation , surgery , complication , general surgery , percutaneous , materials science , punching , metallurgy
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.