Air Pyelogram for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Patients with Iodinated Contrast-induced Anaphylaxis

Annals of African Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Suraj Bhondave, Racheruvu Siddhartha
DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_826_25
Cited by: 1
References: 15

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the preferred treatment for large renal calculi. Fluoroscopic access conventionally requires iodinated contrast, which may precipitate anaphylaxis in sensitized individuals. We report two cases of contrast-induced anaphylaxis, in which air pyelography was successfully used to delineate the pelvicalyceal system and obtain safe renal access during PCNL.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Acute Kidney Injury Research Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments Ureteral procedures and complications

Publication details

Journal / source
Annals of African Medicine
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
25
Issue
Suppl 2
Pages
S380–S384
Publication date
27 April 2026
Language
EN