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  • Title: [Conservative treatment of a large retroperitoneal hematoma following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL): case report and literature review].
    Author: Di Muria A, Formisano V, Aveta M, Marano A, Giglio D.
    Journal: Ann Ital Chir; 2003; 74(5):593-7; discussion 597-8. PubMed ID: 15139719.
    Abstract:
    Retroperitoneal and subcapsular renal hematomas, following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) occur rarely, but the large number of this treatment performed has to be considered. The knowledge of risk factors, natural history and complications represents a crucial factor in the correct management of these lesions, that generally must be treated conservatively, monitoring clinical parameters and eco-TC diameters of the hematoma. Surgical approache is indicated only in case of haemodinamic instability not responsive to medical therapy and, after 1-2 months, to try to improve renal disfunction due to compression. In this paper we present a case of retroperitoneal hematoma after ESWL and review the literature, so as to define the management of these lesions.
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