Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy's Unusual Complication: Retroperitoneal Gas

Abstract

After extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in renal stone disease, complications such as hematuria, pain, infection, and less often complications such as pancreatitis, myocardial infarction can be observed. We aimed to present retroperitoneal gas findings, an unusual complication post-ESWL detected on Computed Tomography. Lumbar vertebral injury due to ESWL should be kept in mind in the presence of retroperitoneal gas.