The Effectiveness of Non-contrast Computerized Tomography (CT) in Evaluation Ofresidual Stones after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.
10.4111/kju.2006.47.12.1315
- Author:
Jinsung PARK
1
;
Bumsik HONG
;
Taehan PARK
;
Hyungkeun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hkpark@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy;
Kidney calculi;
Tomography, X-ray computed
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Kidney Calculi;
Kidney Pelvis;
Lithotripsy;
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous*;
Prospective Studies;
Radiography;
Shock;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2006;47(12):1315-1319
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The sensitivity of antegrade pyelogram (AGP), plain film radiography (KUB) and non-contrast, thin cut abdomen computerized tomography (CT) were prospectively compared for the detection of residual stones following a percutaneous nephrolithotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty patients (53 renal units), who had undergone a percutaneous nephrolithotomy for radiopaque renal pelvis stone, as well as a non-contrast abdomen CT 1 month postoperatively, were prospectively evaluated. The number and size of residual fragments, as determined by immediate postoperative AGP, postoperative 1 month KUB and abdomen CT, were compared. RESULTS: The stone-free rates according to the AGP, KUB and non-contrast CT were 73.6 (39/53), 62.3 (33/53) and 20.8% (11/53), respectively. In terms of clinically insignificant residual fragments (CIRFs), the success rates were 84.9 (45/53), 83.0 (44/53) and 41.5% (22/53), respectively. With respect to the residual stones (22 cases), which were detected by CT, but not by KUB, 45.5% (10 cases) were more than 4mm in size on CT, with a mean size of 7.4mm. The sensitivity for the detection of residual fragments was 47.6% for KUB compared to 100% for non-contrast CT. Seven patients received additional extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for residual stones following CT. CONCLUSIONS: Non-contrast, thin cut abdomen CT is the most accurate imaging modality for determination of the stone-free rate following a PCNL. Non-contrast abdomen CT gives accurate information for the selection of patients who may benefit from additional ESWL treatment and for follow-up planning.
