Treatment of impacted upper ureteral calculi with minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6706.2009.01.026
- VernacularTitle:经皮肾取石术治疗嵌顿性输尿管上段结石
- Author:
Weiqiang LIN
;
Yonghai ZHANG
;
Qingchun XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ureteric calculi;
Endoscopy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2009;16(1):49-50
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the feasibility and safety of minimally invasive pereutaneous nephro-lithotomy(MPCNL) in treating impacted upper ureteral calculi. Methods 50 cases with impacted upper ureteral cal-culi treted with MPCNL were analyzed retrospectively. Results All cases were rendered stone free at one session, clearance rate was 100%, 1 case required transfusion,no other major complications was observed. Conclusion MPC-NL was safe and effective in treating impacted upper ureteral calculi with a high clearance rate.
