# Transient Urinothorax Following Nephrostomy Tube Placement and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A patient developed a rare condition called urinothorax after a kidney procedure but recovered without surgery.

## Contribution

This case report highlights a successful conservative management of urinothorax without surgical intervention.

## Key findings

- Urinothorax occurred immediately after nephrostomy tube placement.
- The condition resolved within a few days using chest tube and Foley catheter.
- Conservative management was sufficient, avoiding the need for surgery.

## Abstract

Urinothorax is a rare complication of urological procedures. This report presents a case of a patient who developed urinothorax following nephrostomy tube placement and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). The patient was managed conservatively with chest tube and Foley catheter placement, without the need for surgery. Computed tomography (CT) and chest tube output indicated that the urinothorax occurred immediately after nephrostomy tube placement but resolved within a couple of days without further intervention. Unlike some other cases that required surgical intervention due to persistent urine leakage, this case underscores the importance of prompt identification and tailored management of this rare condition based on clinical judgment.