Non-iatrogenic nephro-pleural fistula in a child

• Main Authors: Rianne J.M. Lammers (Author), Stijn Roemeling (Author), Martijn V. Verhagen (Author), Josine S.L.T. Quaedackers (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: A fistula between kidney and pleura is a rare entity, particularly in children. Fistulation is mostly iatrogenic, following percutaneous nephrolithotomy and has a reported incidence of <1%. In the absence of recent renal surgery the diagnosis may be hampered by a lack of suspicion. Ho...