Title: Pneumatic lithotripsy through ureteroscope for treating ureteral calculi
Abstract: Objective
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the pneumatic lithotripsy through ureteroscope for the treatment of ureteral calculi.
Methods
A total of 920 patients underwent ureteroscopic lithotripsy using pneumatic lithotripsy 259 upper, 375 middle, and 286 lower ureteral stone were treated.
Results
The overall successful fragmentation rate for all levels of ureteral stones in a single session achieved 94.0% (864/920), failure rate 6.0% (56/920).28 cases failed because of ureteral stricture.24 cases of stone moved up into the kidney.All worst-cases were in dewelled shock wave lithotripsy ESWL.
Conclusion
Ureteroscopic lithotripsy using pneumatic lithotripsy is a highly effective, minimally invasive and safe therapy for ureteral calculi.It is indicated as a first choice for treatment patients with ureteral stones, especially for the ones with the middle and lower uneteral stones.Develop particularly suitable for basic hospital.
Key words:
Lithotripsy; Ureteroscopy; Ureteral calculi
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-12-15
Language: en
Type: article
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