Intravenous Misplacement of the Nephrostomy Catheter Into the Renal Vein Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): A Case Report and Literature Review
<b>Background:</b> After percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), intravenous misplacement of a nephrostomy tube is a very rare clinical occurrence. This report summarizes the characteristics and management of intravenous misplacement of a nephrostomy tube. <b>Case Presentation:</b> We present a rare case of intravenous nephrostomy catheter misplacement after PCNL in a 63 years old male. The tip of the tube was located in the left renal vein. The patient was managed conservatively and treated safely. <b>Conclusion:</b> Intravenous nephrostomy tube misplacement is a rare PCNL complication. Good Imaging can rule out through and through renal vein perforation and thus patients can be safely managed using conservative approach.
Authors
- Shuah Ullah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9648-6579)
- Darakhshan Masood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6265-3487)
- Ayesha Kamran
- A. Ayub (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1909-3947)
- H Shamsi
Institutions
- Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (PK)
- Dow University of Health Sciences (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Nephrology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1155/crin/1229960
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00