Post PCN Tube Removal Bleeding in a Horseshoe Kidney - A Case Study

  • PR Saju Government medical college, Trivandrum, India
  • Ritu Raj Trivandrum Government Medical College, India
  • Suman De Government Medical College, Trivandrum, India
Keywords: PCNL, Horseshoe Kidney (HSK), SAE (Selective Artery Angioembolization)

Abstract

Post operative bleeding following Per Cutaneous Nephro Lithotomy (PCNL) is one of the most dreaded complications of PCNL. Even though most of the post-PCNL bleeds subside with conservative management, Super-selective Angio Embolisation (SAE) is an effective means of controlling post-PCNL bleed. We describe a case presenting with bleed after removal of nephrostomy tube. Evaluation revealed pseudoaneurysm in segmental renal artery. SAE relieved the symptoms.

Author Biographies

PR Saju, Government medical college, Trivandrum, India

Department of Urology

Ritu Raj, Trivandrum Government Medical College, India

Department of Urology

Suman De, Government Medical College, Trivandrum, India

Department of Urology

Published
2023-12-30
How to Cite
Saju, P., Raj, R., & De, S. (2023). Post PCN Tube Removal Bleeding in a Horseshoe Kidney - A Case Study. Kerala Medical Journal, 16(1), 29-32. https://doi.org/10.52314/kmj.2023.v16i1.616
Section
Case Series / Case Report