Table 4 Complications of PCNL
From: Single puncture percutaneous nephrolithomy for management of complex renal stones
Group Complication | Branched stone group (n = 9) | Multiple stone group (n = 17) | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
Intra-operative: | |||
Perforation | 0 | 2 | 3/26 |
Hypotension | 1 | 0 | 11.5% |
Post-operative: | |||
Low-grade fever | 2 | 2 | 6/26 |
High-grade fever | 1 | 0 | 23.1% |
Secondary hemorrhage | 0 | 1 | |
Overall | 4/9 | 5/17 | 9/26 |
44.4% | 29.4% | 34.6% |