Ureteroscopy in pregnancy (Apropos 6 cases of retrograde ureteroscopy lithotrypsy
- Author:
Duong Van Trung
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ureteroscopy, pregnancy
- MeSH:
Ureteroscopy;
Pregnancy;
women;
Ureteral Calculi
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2004;0(8):31-34
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
From 1999 to 2004, 6 pregnant women with lasting symptoms of ureteral calculi underwent therapeutic ureteroscopy in the Hospital of Hanoi Post and Telecommunication. The length of gestation ranged from 3 to 28 weeks (median length is 9 weeks). The calculi were detected by ultrasonogrphy, however 1 patient by an X-ray plain film because she was unaware of her pregnancy. In 5 patients, the calculi were removed successfully. There was no complication. The outcome of gestation was satisfactory: the deliveries were normal in 5 patients. 1 patient was stone free and had elective termination unrelated to ureteroscopy. Conclusion: diagnosis and treatment of ureteral calculi in pregnant women is difficult because of some physiological and anatomical changes, and the need of ensuring mother and child's safety. Assessment of gestational development and damage of kidneys are needed for proper treatment
