Treatment of ureteral stones by pneumatic lithotripsy combined with ESWL
- VernacularTitle:弹道碎石联合体外冲击波碎石治疗输尿管结石
- Author:
Youzhi WANG
;
Chaohong HE
;
Qiuying SHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ureteral stone;
Ureterscopy;
Pneumatic lithotripsy;
ESWL
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the therapeutic efficacy of pneumatic lithotripsy combined with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in patients with ureteral stones. Methods Pneumatic lithotripsy combined with ESWL was employed in the treatment of 365 cases of ureteral stones. Results Of the 365 cases,the operation succeeded in 360 cases and failed in 2 cases,and ureteral perforation occurred in 3 cases.ESWL was required in 80 cases after pneumatic lithotripsy. Conclusions Pneumatic lithotripsy combined with ESWL offers advantages of high efficacy,minimal invasion and broad indications.
