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Nephropleural Fistula as a Rare Complication of Nephrolithiasis: A Case Report and Literature Review.
| Τίτλος: | Nephropleural Fistula as a Rare Complication of Nephrolithiasis: A Case Report and Literature Review. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Kayalı Y; Department of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. |
| Πηγή: | Nigerian journal of clinical practice [Niger J Clin Pract] 2026 Aug 01; Vol. 29 (8), pp. 949-952. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Aug 26. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article; Case Reports; Review |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Medknow Publications Country of Publication: India NLM ID: 101150032 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1119-3077 (Print) NLM ISO Abbreviation: Niger J Clin Pract Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: Mumbai : Medknow Publications Original Publication: [Lagos?] : Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Urinary Fistula*/etiology , Urinary Fistula*/diagnosis , Urinary Tract Infections*/complications , Nephrolithiasis*/complications , Nephrolithiasis*/surgery, Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous/adverse effects ; Humans ; Male |
| Περίληψη: | Nephropleural fistula (NPF) is an exceptionally rare yet clinically significant complication that typically arises in the context of severe urinary tract infections or following percutaneous nephrolithotomy. We describe a case of NPF secondary to a complicated urinary tract infection, outlining its clinical course, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic management. This report highlights the importance of early recognition and appropriate interventions to prevent the morbidity associated with this unusual entity. (Copyright © 2026 Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice.) |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Case report; nephrolithiasis; nephropleural fistula; rare complication; urinary tract infection |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260831 Date Completed: 20260831 Latest Revision: 20260910 |
| Update Code: | 20260911 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/njcp.njcp_609_25 |
| PMID: | 42671452 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1119-3077 |
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| DOI: | 10.4103/njcp.njcp_609_25 |