Transureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy(report of 302 cases)
- VernacularTitle:输尿管镜下气压弹道碎石术治疗输尿管结石(附302例报告)
- Author:
Xingming LIU
;
Xuming WU
;
Shengqiang REN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Urinary calculi;
Endoscopy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate transureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy for the treatment of ureteral stones. Methods Transureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy was undertaken for 302 cases of ureteral stones,185 male patients and 117 female with and average age of 42.There were 68 upper ureteral stones,106 middle and 128 lower ureteral stones.The transverse diameter of the stones was 5～12 mm and the vertical length 6～24 mm. Results Successful lithotripsy was achieved on one session in 264 cases ( 87.4%),with the stone completely expelled in 4～6 weeks.Complication occurred in 20,14 of which being ureteral perforation.Conservative treatment was adopted in 8 and open surgery in 6,9 of which have been followed up for 3～10 months without ureteral stricture.4 cases complicated by urinary infection. Conclusions Transureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy is an effective means of treating ureteral stones.
