Splenic rupture and abscess after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

Splenic rupture and abscess after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the first choice for the treatment of most urinary stones. Complications of ESWL can be separated into two groups: those related to the administration of the shock waves and those related to fragmentation and elimination of the stone’s particles. We re...

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Veröffentlicht in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1998-08, Vol.52 (2), p.322-323
Hauptverfasser: Fugita, Oscar E.H, Trigo-Rocha, Flavio, Mitre, Anuar I, Arap, Sami
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abscess - etiology
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the urinary system
Humans
Lithotripsy - adverse effects
Male
Medical sciences
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Splenic Diseases - etiology
Splenic Rupture - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the first choice for the treatment of most urinary stones. Complications of ESWL can be separated into two groups: those related to the administration of the shock waves and those related to fragmentation and elimination of the stone’s particles. We report a rare case of splenic trauma followed by abscess after ESWL.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/S0090-4295(98)00193-9