Radiographic hemithorax white-out following percutaneous nephrolithotomy

摘要

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a safe and effective treatment for renal stones and is the first-line treatment modality for stone burdens greater than 20mm. Respiratory complications during PCNL are generally associated with surgical technique leading to violation of the lung pleura. However, complications related to repositioning after intubation are still possible. Here, we describe a unique case of a PCNL in the prone position complicated by an endobronchial intubation leading to a collapsed lung.