Postoperative subcutaneous emphysema following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a rare complication

Authors

• Hussam Uddin Soomro, Aga Khan Hospital, Tanzania
• Isaac Mawalla, Aga Khan Hospital, Tanzania
• Shabbir Adamjee, Aga Khan Hospital, Tanzania
• Nadeem Kassam, Aga Khan Hospital, Tanzania
• Athar Ali, Aga Khan Hospital, Tanzania

Document Type

Case Report

Department

General Surgery (East Africa)

Abstract

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a common urological procedure performed for complicated upper urinary tract stones. The advantages of PCNL include lower morbidity and mortality rates and quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery. A number of complications have been reported which can be life threatening. Here we present a case of 71 years old lady, who developed subcutaneous emphysema following PCNL.

Publication (Name of Journal)

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106310

Recommended Citation

Soomro, H. U., Mawalla, I., Adamjee, S., Kassam, N., Ali, A. (2021). Postoperative subcutaneous emphysema following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a rare complication. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 86.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_fhs_mc_gen_surg/167

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