Point-of-care ultrasound for the nephrologist: emphysematous pyelonephritis versus staghorn calculus
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DOI: 10.1007/s10157-019-01763-0
Abstract: In the recent past, there has been renewed interest in point of care ultrasonography performed by nephrologists to enhance patient care as well as fellowship training [1, 2]. As such, it is important to distinguish… read more here.
Keywords: pyelonephritis; staghorn calculus; point care; emphysematous pyelonephritis ... See more keywords
Multitract percutaneous nephrolithotomy in staghorn calculus
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2019.10.001
Abstract: Staghorn calculi are branched stones which occupy a majority portion of the pelvicaliceal system. An untreated staghorn calculus over time can damage the kidney and deteriorate its function and/or cause life threatening sepsis. Total stone… read more here.
Keywords: pcnl; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; staghorn calculus; multitract ... See more keywords
Renal Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Staghorn Calculus
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DOI: 10.1159/000506675
Abstract: A 70-year-old Japanese woman was referred to our department due to general fatigue and a persistent low fever. We performed percutaneous nephrostomy and administered antibiotics for the pyelonephritis due to her left staghorn calculus. After… read more here.
Keywords: squamous cell; staghorn calculus; cell carcinoma; renal squamous ... See more keywords