TABLE 5.
Complications in descending order of number of patients affected.
| Complications n = 61/82 | Number of studies that reported this complication | Total number of patients in the studies that reported a complication | Number of patients affected (% of total patients in those studies) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinary tract infection | 27 | 1829 | 431 (24%) |
| Dislodgement of nephrostomy tube | 24 | 1393 | 340 (24%) |
| Haematuria | 21 | 1638 | 251 (15%) |
| Stent failure | 17 | 1267 | 226 (18%) |
| Obstruction of nephrostomy tube | 18 | 996 | 178 (18%) |
| Pain | 14 | 1096 | 131 (12%) |
| Sepsis | 13 | 722 | 75 (10%) |
| Other urinary symptoms | 5 | 407 | 67 (16%) |
| Skin infection | 7 | 530 | 61 (12%) |
| Dislocation of stent | 7 | 317 | 22 (7%) |
| Haemorrhage a | 9 | 458 | 18 (4%) |
| Bladder irritation | 6 | 258 | 18 (7%) |
| Other b | 6 | 472 | 53 (11%) |
a
Includes haemorrhage and haemorrhage requiring transfusion.
b
Includes nausea and vomiting, electrolyte disturbance, hypotension, generic cardiovascular symptoms, generic gastrointestinal symptoms, pulmonary embolus, anastomotic stricture and small bowel obstruction.