[Ectopic gas as a complication of surgical kidney biopsy]

Actas Urol Esp. 1990 Jul-Aug;14(4):306-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Since the complications herewith presented as a consequence of surgical renal biopsy are really exceptional and references found in the existing literature rare, we have considered that the contribution of these two cases which developed a pneumomediastinum-pneumoperitoneum and pneumocele prespectively during the immediate post-surgical period would be of interest. Evolution was favourable in both cases, with spontaneous resolution of the process.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy / adverse effects*
  • Gases*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / etiology
  • Humans
  • Kidney / surgery
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnostic imaging
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology*
  • Pneumoperitoneum / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumoperitoneum / etiology*
  • Radiography
  • Spermatic Cord*

Substances

  • Gases