Treatment of ureteral stones with ureteroscope and pneumatic lithotripter:A report of 297 cases
- VernacularTitle:输尿管镜下气压弹道碎石术(附297例报告)
- Author:
Yuanzhong DENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Urinary calculi;
Treatment;
Lithotripsy;
Endoscopy
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
1987;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the curative effect of ureteroscope and pneumatic lithotripsy on the treatment of ureteral stones and the prevention and cure of the complications.Methods:297cases of 318 sides of ureteral stones were treated by the use of the ureteroscope and pneumatic lithotripsy.Results:95.0%(282/297) of the stones were fragmented on one session,94.0%(279/297) of the stones being expelled within 7 days after the procedure.Complications occurred in 3%(9/297)of these.Conclusion:Treatment of the ureteral stones by the use of ureteroscope and pneumatic lithotripsy is safe,effective and less invasive.It should be the first choice of treatment for middle and lower ureteral stone.
