• Department of Urology, Chengdu General Hospital of Chengdu Military Command, Chengdu, Sichuan 610083, P. R. China;
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Objective To analyze the causes and characteristics of massive hemorrhage secondary to percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and assess the value of superselective renal artery embolization in the management of this condition. Methods The imaging data and prognosis of 28 patients who developed repeated massive hemorrhage secondary to PCNL and underwent superselective renal artery embolization between April 2005 and June 2013 were reviewed. Results Following superselective renal artery embolization, hemorrhage was effectively controlled in all the 28 patients. Follow-up lasted from 6 to 62 months, averaging 41.6 months. No hematuria or other complications occurred during the follow-up period. Conclusion Superselective renal artery embolization is safe and effective in managing massive hemorrhage secondary to PCNL, and it may be used as a preferred treatment for patients who are refractory to expectant treatments.

Citation: ZHANGBing-hong, WANGLiang, YANGWei, ZHOUTing-ting. Characteristics and Management of Massive Hemorrhage Secondary to Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. West China Medical Journal, 2015, 30(1): 42-48. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.20150011 Copy

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