Postoperative pneumomediastinum with bilateral pneumothorax following percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Postoperative pneumomediastinum with bilateral pneumothorax following percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Postoperative pulmonary complications are uncommon following percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). However, evidence has shown the occurrence of pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum following PCNL. Such life-threatening complications can prove catastrophic if not diagnosed and intervened immediately. P...

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Main Authors: Deepak Dwivedi, Saurabh Sud, Shalendra Singh, Mohit Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher 2020-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Respiratory Care
Subjects:
percutaneous nephrolithotomy
pneumomediastinum
pneumothorax
subcutaneous emphysema
Online Access:http://www.ijrconline.org/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2020;volume=9;issue=1;spage=113;epage=115;aulast=Dwivedi

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