Primarily results of urethral stone by urethroscopy
- Author:
Cuong Van Dam
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
urethral stone
- MeSH:
Urethral Diseases;
Calculi
- From:Journal of Vietnamese Medicine
2001;263(9):34-38
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Urethroscopy was attempted in 50 patients with stone at the distal uretera. There were 10 men and 30 women, from 30 to 60 years old. 26 stones were in the right side and 24 stones in the left side per both sexes. Results: success rate: 62%, failed urethroscopy: 38%, due to ureteral stenosis, moving stones, undetectable ureteral meatus, too hard stones. Failure rate is still high, because we lack of experiences. Nevertheless, this success also encourages us because urethroscopy is a promising & safe procedure for ureteral stones, otherwise the complications might be higher if open surgery, was the first line treatment.
