Effects of fluid absorption following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Changes in blood cell indices and electrolytes

Conclusion: This study reveals that there is a significant fall in hemoglobin and Na+ during PCNL in the immediate postoperative period. Only, total volume of irrigating fluid and total duration of surgery had a significant correlation with blood cell indices.

Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Dipti Saxena Divyangna Sapra Atul Dixit Saurabh Chipde Santosh Agarwal Source Type: research