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Renal cyst puncture and aspiration: a survey of complications. 1977

E K Lang

Complications of cyst puncture and aspiration were analyzed in a survey of 5,674 cases reported by 84 institutions. The mean incidence of major complications was 1.4%. For institutions with extensive experience, the incidence of major complications was 0.75%. Minor complications occurred in probably 10% of all patients but were only detectable at institutions undertaking routine followup. Flexible and malleable equipment for puncture lessened the risk of major complications. Approach to lesions in the upper poles of the kidneys via an oblique pathway using fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance decreased the risk of pneumothorax compared to direct introduction of the needle through the ultrasound transducer. The incidence of complications did not correlate with number of puncture attempts, gauge of puncture equipment utilized, or completeness of cyst evacuation.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007674	Kidney Diseases	Pathological processes of the KIDNEY or its component tissues.	Disease, Kidney,Diseases, Kidney,Kidney Disease
D009339	Needles	Sharp instruments used for puncturing or suturing.	Hypodermic Needles,Hypodermic Needle,Needle,Needle, Hypodermic,Needles, Hypodermic
D011030	Pneumothorax	An accumulation of air or gas in the PLEURAL CAVITY, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma or a pathological process. The gas may also be introduced deliberately during PNEUMOTHORAX, ARTIFICIAL.	Pneumothorax, Primary Spontaneous,Pressure Pneumothorax,Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax,Spontaneous Pneumothorax,Tension Pneumothorax,Pneumothorax, Pressure,Pneumothorax, Spontaneous,Pneumothorax, Tension,Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Primary
D011677	Punctures	Incision of tissues for injection of medication or for other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Punctures of the skin, for example may be used for diagnostic drainage; of blood vessels for diagnostic imaging procedures.	Micropunctures,Micropuncture,Puncture
D006470	Hemorrhage	Bleeding or escape of blood from a vessel.	Bleeding,Hemorrhages
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013396	Suction	The removal of secretions, gas or fluid from hollow or tubular organs or cavities by means of a tube and a device that acts on negative pressure.	Aspiration, Mechanical,Drainage, Suction,Aspirations, Mechanical,Drainages, Suction,Mechanical Aspiration,Mechanical Aspirations,Suction Drainage,Suction Drainages,Suctions
D052177	Kidney Diseases, Cystic	A heterogeneous group of hereditary and acquired disorders in which the KIDNEY contains one or more CYSTS unilaterally or bilaterally (KIDNEY, CYSTIC).	Cystic Kidney Diseases,Cystic Renal Diseases,Kidney, Cystic,Cystic Kidney,Cystic Kidney Disease,Cystic Kidneys,Cystic Renal Disease,Disease, Cystic Kidney,Disease, Cystic Renal,Diseases, Cystic Kidney,Diseases, Cystic Renal,Kidney Disease, Cystic,Kidneys, Cystic,Renal Disease, Cystic,Renal Diseases, Cystic