Air embolism during percutaneous nephrolithotomy using air pyelogram during initial access: Does it really occur ?

Conclusions: The present study ascertains that using air for opacification of PCS for initial puncture access is a safe and acceptable alternative to iodinated contrast.

Source: Urology Annals - January 12, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Anshul Garg Mohd Mubashir Ali Khan Praveen Singh Manish Kumar Agarwal Source Type: research