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Urinothorax: A path, less travelled: Case report and review of literature

Vikrant Ranjan et al. J Nat Sci Biol Med. 2015 Jan-Jun.

Abstract

Urinothorax is a very rare occurrence of urine in the pleural space. Urinothorax can occur as a consequence to percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy (URSL) or shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). We herewith report a rare case of Urinothorax in a 35 years old male patient and discuss its current knowhow and clinical management.

Keywords: Nephrostomy; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; urinothorax.

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Figures

Figure 1

Intravenous urogram

Figure 2

Chest X-ray (a) at admission, (b) postoperative day-2 showing left pleural effusion, (c) post intercostal drain insertion, (d) at the time of discharge

Figure 3

Displaced Double J stent

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