Bilateral stones as a cause of acute renal failure in the emergency department / 世界急诊医学杂志(英文)
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
;
(4): 67-71, 2014.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-789651
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Acute renal failure (ARF) due to obstructive uropathy is a urological emergency. The standard radiological investigations in the emergency setting include X-ray, ultrasonography and computed tomography. But occasionally the cause of obstruction may be elusive.METHODS:
We present a case of obstructive uropathy due to bilateral stones presenting as acute renal failure. The patient underwent successful shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for dissolution of calculi.RESULTS:
The patient was successfully treated, and reported asymptomatic in a follow-up.CONCLUSION:
Close collaboration between nephrological, urological, and radiological services is required.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
Year:
2014
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