Bilateral stones as a cause of acute renal failure in the emergency department

doi:10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2014.01.012

Abstract

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Acute renal failure (ARF) due to obstructive uropathy is a urological emergency. The standard radiological investigations in the emergency setting include X-ray, ultrasonography and computed tomography. But occasionally the cause of obstruction may be elusive.
METHODS: We present a case of obstructive uropathy due to bilateral stones presenting as acute renal failure. The patient underwent successful shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for dissolution of calculi.
RESULTS: The patient was successfully treated, and reported asymptomatic in a follow-up.
CONCLUSION: Close collaboration between nephrological, urological, and radiological services is required.

Key words: Bilateral stones, Acute renal failure, Obstructive uropathy

Joaquín V. Alonso, Pedro L. cachinero, Fran R. Ubeda, Daniel J. L. Ruiz, Alfredo Blanco. Bilateral stones as a cause of acute renal failure in the emergency department[J]. World Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2014, 5(1): 67-71.

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