Postoperative Pneumomediastinum with Bilateral Pneumothorax Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

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.

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Postoperative subcutaneous emphysema following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A rare complication

Soomro

Mawalla

Adamjee

et al. 2021

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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Postoperative Pneumomediastinum with Bilateral Pneumothorax Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

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Postoperative subcutaneous emphysema following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A rare complication

Postoperative subcutaneous emphysema following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A rare complication

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