Cheng‑Hsi Chang, Yeong‑Chin Jou*, Chiu‑Hua Wu, Chi‑Wen Hsieh
Department of Surgery, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia‑Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
Open Access funded by Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation
Abstract
Pneumomediastinum is the presence of air within the mediastinum. It is usually caused by a respiratory tract disorder, esophageal erosion, bowel perforation, or gastrointestinal tract endoscopic procedure. Pneumomediastinum following urological endoscopic surgery is very uncommon. Here, we report an unusual case of pneumomediastinum in a 55‑year‑old female following percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal and ureteral stones. The patient recovered well with supportive treatment with oxygen.
Keywords: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Pneumomediastinum, Renal calculi
