In:
Journal of Forensic Sciences, Wiley, Vol. 53, No. 2 ( 2008-03), p. 469-471
Abstract:
Abstract: Perirenal hematoma is an occasional complication of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) which does not usually require treatment. A 79‐year‐old woman died 23 h after ESWL. Forensic autopsy was performed to determine whether medical treatment contributed to her death. The cause of death was hemorrhagic shock due to massive hematoma from a ruptured small vein in the perirenal adipose capsule. No injury to other organs was found and the patient had neither coagulation abnormality nor venous disease. Perirenal hematoma can easily be diagnosed with abdominal sonography, if pain or symptoms of anemia develop. Doctors must be aware of the possibilities of severe renal hematomas after ESWL.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0022-1198
,
1556-4029
DOI:
10.1111/jfo.2008.53.issue-2
DOI:
10.1111/j.1556-4029.2008.00658.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2008
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2026357-0
SSG:
2,1
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