Hydropneumothorax after Pyeloplasty Via Dorsal Lumbotomy: A Rare Complication
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: Open Anderson-Hyne’s pyeloplasty is a standard treatment for pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO). Hydropneumothorax is an unheard of complication in pyeloplasty. A 2 month old male child operated for pyeloplasty via dorsal lumbotomy developed dyspneoa due to hydrpneumothorax on post-operative day 1. The patient went into cardiac arrest, was ventilated, an intercostal drain inserted, but the patient eventually recovered and was discharged subsequently after post-operative day 10. Keywords: hydropneumothorax, dorsal lumbotomy, pyeloplasty
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Apoorva Kulkarni, Abhaya Gupta, Dr. Vishesh Dikshit, Dr. Paras Kothari, Dr. Prashant Patil
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