American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 144, Issue 4, 801-803
Copyright © 1985 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Retroperitoneal hemorrhage after percutaneous nephrostomy
JJ Cronan,
GS Dorfman,
ES Amis,
and
DF Denny Jr
Sixty-two kidneys in 57 patients were studied by computed tomography (CT) after percutaneous nephrostomy. Clinically unsuspected retroperitoneal hematomas were detected in eight kidneys (13%). In eight other patients, extrarenal collections of contrast material were noted. In none of the cases was a large hematoma seen or surgical intervention required.