Arterial Pseudoaneurysm: a Rare Complication Following Laser Lithotripsy-case Series and Literature Review

Overview

Journal World J Urol

Specialty Urology

Date 2024 May 1

PMID 38693433

Authors

Mariela Corrales

Mudhar N Hasan

Giada Eleonora Carioti

Estenan Emiliani

Steeve Doizi

Olivier Traxer

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Abstract

Objective: To perform a comprehensive narrative review that will examine the risk factors and treatment outcomes of arterial pseudoaneurysm following laser flexible ureteroscopy (F-URS).

Methods: A retrospective case series and a review of literature was performed. Clinical records from three patients treated for postoperative arterial pseudoaneurysm from January of 2021 to November 2023 were identified. A comprehensive literature review was also performed. The MEDLINE and Scopus databases were searched. The analysis was made by a narrative synthesis.

Results: Three cases of postoperative arterial pseudoaneurysm were included, one from our center, one from Dubai, UAE, and one from Barcelona. The literature review identified six case reports, two after endocorporeal laser lithotripsy with thulium fiber laser (TFL) and four with Ho:YAG laser. All cases, from our series and literature review, presented with macroscopic hematuria and used high-power laser settings. All cases were treated by selective embolization.

Conclusion: Ho:YAG or TFL lasers are both capable of causing arterial pseudoaneurysms following F-URS if high-power settings are used. Selective artery embolization continues to be the treatment of choice with good outcomes.

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