An unusual presentation of a reno-pleural fistula. (January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nilsen-Nunn, A; Beckley, I; Wah, T; Cartledge, J; Joyce, A
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical urology. Volume 7:Number 1(2014:Jan.)
• Page Start: 66
• Page End: 68
• Publication Date: 2014-01
• Subjects: Radio-frequency ablation -- reno-pleural fistula -- renal cell carcinoma -- Von Hippel Lindau syndrome -- urothorax; Genitourinary organs -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Urology -- Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1177/2051415813491745
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-4158

Abstract

The management of small renal cell carcinomas in Von Hippel Lindau (VHL) syndrome involves nephron-sparing techniques. The authors report a case of a reno-pleural fistula presenting two years' post-radiofrequency ablation. Pathophysiological mechanism and patient education are explored.