Ureteroscopic Pneumatic Lithotripsy for Ureter Stones
- VernacularTitle:输尿管镜气压弹道碎石术治疗输尿管结石186例报告
- Author:
Yiwei TAN
;
Guan ZHANG
;
Yue SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ureteroscopy;
Pneumatic lithotripsy;
Ureteral calculus;
Lithotripsy
- From:Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy in the treatment of ureter stones.Methods A total of 186 cases ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy were performed in our hospital.The outcomes of the surgery were analyzed.Results The success rate of the operation was 80.6%(29/36) for the upper ureteral calculi,92.7%(51/55) for the middle,and 100%(95/95) for the lower ones,respectively.Four weeks after the surgery,re-examination showed that the rate of stone removal was 94.1%(175/186).Injuries to the ureter occurred in 5(2.7%) of the cases.Conclusion Ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy is an effective and safe method for ureteral calculi.
