| Journal: | International braz j urol |
| Database: | PERIÓDICA |
| System number: | 000296514 |
| ISSN: | 1677-5538 |
| Authors: | De Souza, Jose R1 Rosa, Juliana A Barbosa, Ney C. B |
| Institutions: | 1Hospital do Rim de Goiania, Goiania, Goias. Brasil |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Season: | May-Jun |
| Volumen: | 29 |
| Number: | 3 |
| Pages: | 241-242 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Document type: | Artículo |
| Approach: | Caso clínico, descriptivo |
| English abstract | INTRODUCTION: Nephrobronchial fistula is a rare complication of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis, a disease that can fistulize to lungs, skin, colon and other organs. CASE REPORT: A 37-year old patient presented a chronic history of lumbar pain and thoracic symptoms such as cough, dyspnea and oral elimination of pus. Patient went to several services and was submitted to 2 thorax surgeries before definitive treatment (nephrectomy) was indicated. After nephrectomy, the patient presented an immediate improvement with weight gain (8 kg / 1 month) and all his symptoms disappeared. CONCLUSION: This clinical case illustrates the natural history of nephrobronchial fistula, the importance of clinical history for diagnosis and the relevance of early treatment of renal lithiasis |
| Disciplines: | Medicina |
| Keyword: | Cirugía, Riñones, Pielonefritis, Cálculos renales, Fístulas, Vías urinarias, Bronquios, Xantogranuloma |
| Keyword: | Medicine, Surgery, Kidneys, Pyelonephritis, Renal lithiasis, Fistulae, Urinary tract, Bronchi, Xanthogranuloma |
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