Abstract |
Nephrectomy after pyonephrosis, repeated acute pyelonephritis or chronic pyelonephritis is a challenge for any surgeon, owing to adhesions around the kidney. We encountered an unusual case of post- nephrectomy urinary fistula, as a complication of subcapsular nephrectomy. This occurred as a result of residual renal tissue after nephrectomy, which was subsequently excised using methylene blue as an aid to ensure complete excision. Such a complication has never been reported in existing literature. We reviewed the literature for any such related complications to gather an insight to its occurrence and also present a simple point of technique to avoid such a catastrophe.
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Authors | R Nayyar, P Singh, N P Gupta |
Journal | Journal of postgraduate medicine
(J Postgrad Med)
2010 Jan-Mar
Vol. 56
Issue 1
Pg. 24-6
ISSN: 0972-2823 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 20393246
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Coloring Agents
- Methylene Blue
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Topics |
- Adult
- Coloring Agents
- Humans
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
(complications, pathology, surgery)
- Male
- Methylene Blue
- Nephrectomy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Pyelonephritis
(complications, pathology, surgery)
- Tissue Adhesions
- Treatment Outcome
- Urinary Fistula
(etiology, prevention & control, surgery)
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