Ureteroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of ureteral diseases: A report of 92 cases
- VernacularTitle:输尿管镜诊治输尿管疾病92例体会
- Author:
Qian CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ureteroscopy;
Ureteral calculus;
Urethral disease
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the techniques of ureteroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of ureteral diseases. Methods The authors retrospectively analyzed clinical data ot 92 patients with ureteral diseases undergoing the ureteroscopy. Results The success rate of ureteroscopy was 92 4% (85 of 92). Except for 2 cases with the complications of false urethra, no other complications were seen. Conclusions By the guidance of ureteral catheter, it is a safe and reliable approach to enter the ureteroscope directly or spirally by means of hand-controlled intermittent perfusion dilation. And more stones can be removed by intermittent low-flow perfusion and by the use of ureteral catheter or basket for stone fixation.