Acute liver injury and contralateral pleural effusion as two rare complications following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a case report.

Reza Kazemi, Faezeh Jandaghi, Farzaneh Montazeri, Hanieh Salehi

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Article in American journal of clinical and experimental urology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Simultaneous bilateral hemorrhagic pleural effusion and hemorrhagic ascites during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a case report.Frontiers in medicine · 2026
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Reza KazemiDepartment of Urology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan, Iran.

Faezeh JandaghiDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan, Iran.

Farzaneh MontazeriSchool of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan, Iran.

Hanieh SalehiSchool of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan, Iran.

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

introductionPercutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a widely used surgical intervention for removing large and complex renal calculi. While considered a safe and effective procedure, it can still lead to severe and rare complications, including bleeding, pulmonary complications, and liver dysfunction. CASE PRESENTATION: This case report presents a case who underwent PCNL for a kidney stone and subsequently developed a series of rare and severe complications. Following the PCNL procedure, the patient experienced significant bleeding, a known but uncommon complication of PCNL, pulmonary complications, a common complication that may carry a risk of death, and acute liver failure, an exceedingly rare consequence of PCNL.

conclusionIn summary, while PCNL is a valuable technique for treating kidney stones, it is not without risk. This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing rare complications following PCNL surgery, highlighting the need for vigilance, multidisciplinary care, and timely interventions to ensure favorable patient outcomes.

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bleedingliver dysfunctionPercutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)pleural effusionpulmonary complications

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