Valor predictivo de proteína C reactiva y albúmina en la expulsión de litos ureterales de 6-10 mm del tercio inferior / Predictive Value of C-reactive Protein and Albumin in the Expulsion of Ureteral Stones (6-10 mm) from the Lower Third

Introducción La litiasis ureteral es responsable del 20% de casos de urolitiasis, el cólico renal afecta negativamente la calidad de vida, el mayor dilema es el elegir entre medidas conservadoras y cirugía. La mayoría de los litos ureterales de tercio distal menor de 6mm, pueden pasar espontáneamente con terapia conservadora. Sin embargo, ella se asocia a incomodidad, infecciones y ausencia laboral. La proteína C Reactiva (PCR) se ha utilizado como predictor en la expulsión de esos litos, además se introduce el uso de la albúmina como nuevo marcador de predicción. Objetivo El objetivo es analizar el valor predictivo de PCR y albúmina para la expulsión de litos ureterales de tercio inferior de 6­10 mm. Métodos Se realizó un estudio prospectivo en pacientes que presentaron cólico renal secundario a litiasis ureteral distal 6­10 Mm, los cuales recibieron tratamiento médico expulsivo durante 4 semanas, hasta la expulsión del lito o la necesidad de tratamiento quirúrgico en que se determinó punto de corte de PCR y albúmina por medio de una curva COR. Resultados 78 pacientes se enrolaron en el estudio, el paso espontáneo fue de 55,1% y el restante requirió de intervención quirúrgica, el punto de corte para PCR fue 5,95 mg/L y de 2,75 g/dl para albúmina. Conclusión El PCR es un parámetro predictivo en la expulsión de litos ureterales de tercio inferior en pacientes muy seleccionados. Se obtiene el siguiente punto de corte para predecir la eliminación del lito (5,95 mg/L) y se propone la albúmina como un nuevo parámetro bioquímico.

Introduction Ureteral stones is responsible for 20% of cases of urolithiasis, renal colic negatively affects quality of life, the main dilemma is choosing between conservative measures and surgery. Most ureteral stones of the distal third smaller than 6 mm can pass spontaneously with conservative therapy. However, this is associated with discomfort, infections. C Reactive protein (CRP) has been used as a predictor in the expulsion of these stones, and the use of albumin as a new marker of prediction is also introduced. Objective The objective is to analyze the predictive value of CRP and albumin for the expulsion of ureteral stones of the lower third of 6­10 mm Methods A prospective study was performed in patients who presented renal colic secondary to distal ureteral lithiasis 6­10 mm and who received medical expulsive treatment for 4 weeks, until the expulsion of the stone or the need for surgical treatment, PCR cut off point was determined and albumin by means of a ROC curve. Results 78 patients enrolled in the study, spontaneous passage was 55.1% and the remaining required surgical intervention, the cut-off point for PCR was 5.95 mg/L and 2.75 g/dl for albumin. Conclusion CRP is a predictive parameter in the expulsion of lower third ureteral stones in highly selected patients. The following cut off point is obtained to predict the elimination of lithium (5.95 mg/L) and albumin is proposed as a new biochemical parameter.

La "Litotripsia Extracorpórea por Ondas de Choque (LEOCh)" es un procedimiento que se realiza en esta casa de salud para fragmentar piedras del aparato urinario localizados a nivel de riñón y uréter, se utiliza ondas de choque de aplicación...[Editorial] / The "Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)" is a procedure that is performed in this health home to fragment stones from the urinary system located at the level of the kidney and ureter, application shock waves are used...[Editorial]

La "Litotripsia Extracorpórea por Ondas de Choque (LEOCh)" es un procedimiento que se realiza en esta casa de salud para fragmentar piedras del aparato urinario localizados a nivel de riñón y uréter, se utiliza ondas de choque de aplicación externa producida por energía de un generador electrohidráulico, electromagnético o piezoeléctrico,con acoplamiento de localización fluoroscópica y ecográfica, que permite utilizar la técnica en cirugía ambulatoria bajo analgesia y sedación del paciente, es de mínima invasión, contribuyendo a la realización de un menor número de cirugías abiertas.

Ureteroscopia con litotripsia para el tratamiento de la litiasis ureteral inferior: casuística del Servicio de Urología del Hospital Luis Vernaza en el período 2015 ­ 2017 / Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy for the treatment of lower ureteral lithiasis: case reports from Urology Department of the Luis Vernaza Hospital in the period 2015 - 2017

En Ecuador la litiasis renal y del uréter causan alrededor de diez mil egresos hospitalarios a nivel nacional. La endolitotomía ha tenido una transición de la litotripsia balística al láser. Objetivo Comparar los datos quirúrgicos y tasa de éxitos de ureteroscopias semirrígidas usando litotripsia balística o laser. Diseño Estudio retrospectivo Lugar y sujetos Un total de 137 pacientes con litiasis ureteral distal, atendidos en el Hospital Luis Vernaza de Guayaquil-Ecuador, entre enero 2015 y junio 2017. Mediciones principales Datos clínicos de los pacientes, ubicación y dimensión del cálculo, tiempo quirúrgico, complicaciones y tasa de éxitos. Resultados Los pacientes (39.3% hombres y 60.7% mujeres) tuvieron una edad media de 52.4 ± 2.1 años. La mayoría tuvieron cólico nefrítico (77.0%), por litiasis en uréter inferior (izquierdo [45.8%] o derecho [38.7%]) o uréter medio (izquierdo [8.9%] o derecho [6.0%]). Hasta el 90% de los casos fueron de cálculos únicos. Los pacientes fueron tratados con láser (n=50) o con litotripsia balística (n=87). En el grupo de láser, la dimensión del cálculo fue mayor (12.6 ± 1.29 vs. 11.5 ± 0.8 mm; p=0.001), el procedimiento quirúrgico tuvo más duración (66.9 ± 7.4 vs. 58.8 ± 5.3 minutos; p=0.001) y hubo más tiempo postoperatorio previo al egreso (2.22 ± 0.57 vs. 1.7 ± 0.2 días; p=0.001). La taza libre de litiasis fue similar en ambos grupos (98.0% vs. 91.9%; p=ns). Las complicaciones fueron pocas (n=14; 10.2%) y en igual frecuencia con ambas técnicas, pero hubo más casos de retropulsión del cálculo con la litrotripsia balística (n=7) que con el láser (n=1). Conclusión La endolitotomía láser tiene mayores beneficios en cuanto al tamaño del cálculo que puede ser tratado y pocos eventos de retropulsión. La litotripsia balística tuvo mejor tiempo quirúrgico y menos días de egreso postoperatorio. No obstante, la tasa de éxitos aparentemente es similar con ambas técnicas.

Uso de cateter doble J en ureteroscopias por litiasis ureteral / Use of double catheter J in ureteroscopies by ureteral litiasis

RESUMEN Se presenta serie prospectiva no randomizada de pacientes tratados con Ureteroscopia por litiasis ureteral. Se compara el uso de catéter doble J para evaluar diferencia en complicaciones postoperatorias. Se incluyen finalmente a 110 pacientes que cumplen con el seguimiento. Se observa diferencia significativa entre ambos grupos en relación a la presencia de colico renal post operatorio a favor del grupo sin cateter 33 por ciento v/s 0 por ciento . Las complicaciones menores son más frecuentes en el grupo con catéter. La mayoría de los pacientes tolero el catéter a pesar de las molestias. Se aconseja su uso paradisminuir esta complicación.(AU)

ABSTRACT: We present a non-randomized prospective series of patients treated with Ureteroscopy due to ureteral lithiasis. The use of a double J catheter is compared to evaluate the difference in postoperative complications. Finally, 110 patients who comply with the follow-up are included. A significant difference was observed between both groups in relation tothe presence of post-operative renal colic versus the group without catheter 33 pertcent v / s 0 pertcent . Minor complications are more frequent in the catheter group. Most patients tolerated the catheter despite the discomfort. Its use is advised to reduce this complication.(AU)

Tratamiento antibiótico empírico de elección en pacientes con urosepsis secundaria a litiasis ureteral: reporte de sensibilidad local / Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria causing urosepsis

Background: Early inappropriate antibiotic therapy for the management of urosepsis is associated with higher mortality. Therefore, to establish an adequate empirical therapy is crucial. Aim: To determine an optimal antibiotic treatment, adjusted according local bacterial resistance in patients diagnosed with urosepsis secondary to ureteral lithiasis. Material and Methods: Urine cultures and blood cultures from a prospective cohort of patients with ureteral lithiasis admitted for urosepsis in our center between November 2013 and May 2016, were reviewed. Patients who presented two or more criteria of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and positive blood or urine cultures were admitted. Antimicrobial sensitivity patters derived from cultures were analyzed to describe bacterial susceptibility to commonly used antibiotics. Results: Data from 31 patients were analyzed. Seventeen blood cultures (55%) and 29 urine cultures (94%) were positive. The most commonly isolated pathogens were Escherichia coli in 65% of the cultures, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis and Enterococcus faecalis. After performing an analysis of sensitivity and resistance for all bacteria in both blood and urine cultures, amikacin showed the highest sensitivity (100%), followed by 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins. Conclusions: Amikacin demonstrated higher antibiotic sensitivity in comparison to other antibiotics for empirical management of patients with urosepsis secondary to ureteral lithiasis.

Intraparenchymal hematoma as a late complication of retrograde intrarenal surgery

ABSTRACT A 34 year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with left flank pain. A non-contrast enhanced computerized tomography (NCCT) revealed a 1.5x2cm left proximal ureter stone. Patient was scheduled for ureterorenoscopy (URS) and stone removal. She was submitted to retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). At the postoperative 1st day, the patient began to suffer from left flank pain. A NCCT was taken, which revealed a subcapsular hematoma and perirenal fluid. The patient was managed conservatively with intravenous fluid, antibiotic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy and was discharged at the postoperative 6th day. Two weeks after the discharge the patient was admitted to emergency department with severe left flank pain, palpitation and malaise. KUB (kidney-ureter-bladder) radiography showed double-J stent (DJS) to be repositioned to the proximal ureter. Patient was evaluated with contrast enhanced CT which revealed an 8cm intraparenchymal hematoma/abscess in the middle part of the kidney. A percutaneous drainage catheter was inserted into the collection. The percutaneous drainage catheter and the DJS were removed at the 10th day of second hospitalization. RIRS surgery is an effective and feasible choice for renal stones with high success and acceptable complication rates. However, clinician should be alert to possible complications.

Manejo ureteroscópico y litotripcia láser en la ureterolitiasis / Ureteroscopic treatment of urolithiasis with the holmium laser

Introducción: El desarrollo de la ureteroscopia semirigida y flexible ha permitido un accesso más fácil a los cálculos del tracto urinario. Analizamos el uso de la ureteroscopía semirigida para el manejo de la urolitiasis en una institución de Santiago.Material y métodos. La ureteroscopia semirigida fue realizada a 139 pacientes entre Febrero 2009 y Marzo 2011. Ubicación de litiasis, detalles de tratamiento, resultado postoperatorio y complicaciones fueron registradas. Los procedimientos fueron realizados bajo anestesia regional y general. Para la fragmentación de la litiasis se utilizó el láser HO: YAG holmium yag.Los resultados fueron analizados en forma retrospectiva.Resultados. 139 pacientes fueron sometidos a tratamiento ureteroscópico para litiasis ureterales. Fueron sometidos 33 pacientes a ureteroscopia proximal y 106 pacientes a ureteroscopia distal, respectivamente. La tasa libre de cálculo global fue de 86.33 por ciento, con una tasa de éxito proximal y distal de 71.88 por ciento y 94.33 por ciento respectivamente.Conclusión. El tratamiento ureteroscópico de las litiasis ureterales resulta en una tasa libre de cálculo elevada con baja morbilidad.(AU)

Introduction: The development of semi-rigid and flexible ureteroscopes has permitted an easier Access to calculi through the urinary tract. We analyzed the use of semi-rigid ureteroscopy for the managment of urolithiasis at a single institution.Intervention: Ureteroscopy was performed according to study protocol and current local clinical practice.Material y Methods. Ureteroscopic Stone treatment was attempted in 139 patients between february 2009 and march 2011. Stone location, treatment details, postoperative outcome and complication were recorded. The procedures were performed under regional and general anesthesia. For Stone fragmentation we used the HO: YAG, holmium yag laser under direct vision of calculi. Preoperative, operative, and postoperative data were retrospectively analyzed.Results. 139 patients receive ureteroscopic tretament for ureteral stones. 33 and 106 patients underwent proximal and distal ureteroscopy, respectively. Global stone free rate was 86.33 pertcent, with a proximal and distal success rate of 71.88 pertcent and 94.33 pertrcent.Conclusion. Ureteroscopic treatment of ureteral stones resulted in elevated stone­free rates and low morbidity.(AU)

Manejo endoscópico de litiasis en ureterocele / Endoscopic management of lithiasis in ureteroce

Introducción: El ureterocele corresponde a una dilatación sacular del uréter distal, la cual puede ser congénita o ectópica. Ocurren más frecuentemente en mujeres que hombres, presentándose de manera bilateral en el 10 por ciento de los casos. Su importancia radica en que son factores de riesgo tanto para infección como para la formación de cálculos. No existe consenso en el tratamiento de cálculos asociados a ureterocele, si bien el tratamiento endoscópico pareciera ser el de elección.(AU)

Introduction: The ureterocele corresponds to a saccular dilation of the distal ureter, which may be congenital or ectopic. They occur more frequently in women than men, presenting bilaterally in 10 pertcent of cases. Their importance lies in the fact that they are risk factors for both infection and stone formation. There is no consensus in the treatment of stones associated with ureterocele, although endoscopic treatment seems to be the one of choice Clinical Case: A 69-year-old patient was referred for a long-term illness characterized by repeated episodes of UTI, associated with 2 hematuria events. An imaging study was performed (UROTAC), and a large left ureterocele was documented with 3 cm stones in its interior

Does the use of bedside ultrasonography reduce emergency department length of stay for patients with renal colic?: a pilot study

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding bedside ultrasonography to the diagnostic algorithm for nephrolithiasis on emergency department (ED) length of stay. METHODS: A prospective, randomized, controlled pilot study was conducted from October 2014 to December 2014 with patients with acute flank pain. In the non-ultrasonography group (NUSG), non-contrast computed tomography was selected based on clinical features and hematuria in the urinalysis. In the ultrasonography group (USG), non-contrast computed tomography was selected based on clinical features and hydronephrosis on bedside ultrasonography. The primary outcome was ED length of stay. The secondary outcomes were radiation exposure, amount of analgesics, proportion of patients with diseases other than ureteral calculus, and proportion of patients with unexpected ED revisits within 7 days from the index visit. RESULTS: A total of 103 patients were enrolled (NUSG, 51; USG, 52). The ED length of stay for the USG (89.0 minutes) was significantly shorter than that for the NUSG (163.0 minutes, P<0.001). There were no significant differences between the two groups in the radiation exposure dose (5.29 and 5.08 mSv, respectively; P=0.392), amount of analgesics (P=0.341), proportion of patients with diseases other than ureteral calculus (13.0% and 6.8%, respectively; P=0.486), and proportion of patients with unexpected ED revisits within 7 days from the index visit (7.8% and 9.6%, respectively; P=1.000). CONCLUSION: The use of early bedside ultrasonography for patients with acute flank pain could reduce the ED length of stay without increasing unexpected ED revisits.

The use of alpha-1 adrenergic blockers in children with distal ureterolithiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction: Urinary lithiasis is the main urologic cause of emergency treatment in adult patient. In the past years, the incidence in children population has increased. However, literature about the use of alpha-1 adrenergic blockers in pediatric population with distal ureterolithiasis is still scarce. The drug acts by decreasing ureter contractions, especially in the distal portion, facilitating calculus expulsion. Objective: This review has the objective to evaluate the use of alpha-1 adrenergic blockers as medical expulsive treatment in children with distal ureterolithiasis. Evidence Acquisition: An electronic literature search was performed using the MEDLINE, COCHRANE, and LILACS databases. We further searched manually the references of the primary studies. Searches were concluded on October 4th, 2014. Articles were selected, independently and in pairs, by the respective titles and summaries. Any divergence was resolved by consensus. Evidence Synthesis: Alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists increased the probability of calculus expulsion by 27% (NNT=4). Calculi smaller than 5mm, increased by 33% (NNT=3). Larger than 5mm, increased by 34% (NNT=3). Conclusion: Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker use is related with a greater incidence of expulsion of ureteral calculi, smaller or greater than 5mm, and fewer episodes of pain when compared to ibuprofen. However it is necessary larger samples to enhance the power analysis of the expulsion of ureteral calculi larger than 5mm and the episodes of pain. Patient Summary: This review analyzed the outcome of alpha adrenergic antagonist in children with ureteral calculi. We conclude that it is the best medicine for use, since it helps the expulsion of the stone.

Ureteral stricture formation after ureteroscope treatment of impacted calculi: A prospective study

PURPOSE: Urinary calculi is a familiar disease. A well-known complication of endourological treatment for impacted ureteral stones is the formation of ureteral strictures, which has been reported to occur in 14.2% to 24% of cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a prospective study. Ureterotripsy treatment was used on patients with impacted ureteral stones. Then, after 3 months and 6 months, the condition of these patients was assessed by means of a kidney-ureter-bladder (KUB) ultrasound. If the KUB ultrasound indicated moderate to serious hydronephrosis, the patient was further assessed by means of a computed tomography intravenous urogram or retrograde pyelogram to confirm the occurrence of ureteral strictures. RESULTS: Of the 77 patients who participated in the study, 5 developed ureteral strictures. Thus, the stricture rate was 7.8%. An analysis of the intraoperative risk factors including perforation of the ureter, damage to the mucous membrane, and residual stone impacted within the ureter mucosa revealed that none of these factors contributed significantly to the formation of the ureteric strictures. The stone-related risk factors that were taken into consideration were stone size, stone impaction site, and duration of impaction. These stone factors also did not contribute significantly to the formation of the ureteral strictures. CONCLUSIONS: This prospective study failed to identify any predictable factors for ureteral stricture formation. It is proposed that all patients undergo a simple postoperative KUB ultrasound screening 3 months after undergoing endoscopic treatment for impacted ureteral stones.

Estudo da ocorrência de litíase renal e ureteral em gatos com doença renal crônica / Study of nephrolithiasis and ureterolithiasis in cats with chronic kidney disease

Investigou-se a ocorrência de nefrolitíase e/ou ureterolitíase em 72 gatos portadores de doença renal crônica (DRC), classificados predominantemente no estágio II, segundo os critérios designados pela IRIS - International Renal Interest Society. Destes pacientes, 47 (65,27por cento) apresentaram litíase renal e ou ureteral. Não houve diferença estatística entre o grupo de estudo (DRC com cálculo) e o grupo controle (DRC sem cálculo) em relação à idade (p=0,274). Apesar disso, os pacientes portadores de nefrolitíase e/ou ureterolitíase apresentaram maiores indícios de lesão renal, caracterizados por diferenças estatisticamente relevantes da densidade urinária (p=0,013) e pelo menor tamanho dos rins direito (p=0,009) e esquerdo (p=0,048). Encontrou-se similaridade entre os grupos em relação a outros parâmetros, tais como as concentrações plasmáticas de cálcio total, cálcio ionizado, fósforo, sódio, potássio e paratormônio intacto (PTHi). Os valores das concentrações séricas de ureia e bicarbonato diferiram entre os grupos, com valores de p=0,039 e p=0,037, respectivamente. Além disso, foi mensurada a pressão arterial, que se manteve inalterada na comparação entre o grupo de estudo e o grupo controle. Os resultados obtidos reforçam a necessidade de acompanhamento ultrassonográfico de todos os pacientes portadores de DRC, mesmo daqueles assintomáticos ou em estágios iniciais da doença.

Nephrolithiasis and/or ureterolithiasis were investigated by means of ultrasonography in 72 cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD), predominantly classified in stage II, according to IRIS - International Renal Interest Society criteria. Of these patients, 47 (65.27 percent) had nephrolithiasis and/or ureterolithiasis. There was no statistical difference between the study group (CKD with calculi) and control group (CKD without calculi) regarding age (p=0.274). Nevertheless, patients with nephrolithiasis and/or ureterolithiasis had greater evidence of renal injury, characterized by statistically significant differences in the urinary density (p=0.013) and the smaller size of the right kidney (p=0.009) and left kidney (p=0.048), measured in the longitudinal plane. There were no difference between groups in the other parameters investigated such as plasmatic total calcium, ionized calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and intact parathyroid hormone concentrations. The values of serum urea and bicarbonate differ between groups with p=0.039 and p=0.037, respectively. Furthermore, arterial blood pressure was measured, remaining unchanged between the groups. One can conclude that nephrolithiasis and/or ureterolithiasis are common findings in cats with CKD and these results reinforce the need to perform image investigation in cats with CKD even in the asymptomatic ones, or those in the early stages of the disease.

Litotricia extracorpórea versus ureterolitectomía endoscópica para el manejo de litiasis de uréter distal. Costos asociados. Experiencia del Hospital Militar de Santiago / Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy versus endoscopic ureterolithectomy for management of distal ureteral stones. Associated costs. Experience the Military Hospital of Santiago

INTRODUCCIÓN: La ureterolitiasis distal (UD) es una patología prevalente. Su tratamiento quirúrgico es con litotricia extracorpórea(LEC) o ureteroscopía (URS), ambas con tasa libre de cálculo (TLC) sobre 90% y mínimas complicaciones. El objetivode este trabajo es comparar la TLC luego de la primera intervención y su costo asociado. Además, comparar el costo totaltratándolos con LEC o URS. PACIENTES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio descriptivo comparativo, que muestra el costo económicode LEC vs URS para tratamiento de UD entre 2009 y 2013. Se incluyeron 107 pacientes; 47 URS y 60 LEC. Se analizaronnúmero de días hospitalizados, necesidad de reintervención y costo total de atención médica. Los costos se ajustaron alvalor actual de la prestación. Se describió la TLC en ambos procedimientos. Se obtuvo el costo total de hospitalizacióny se compararon las variables de interés. RESULTADOS: l tamaño de litiasis fue 8.21mm versus 7.39mm para URS y LEC,respectivamente (p=0.24). Luego de la primera intervención, la TLC fue 97.8% para URS y 80% para LEC (p=0.007). En LEC,12 pacientes requirieron retratamiento elevando la TLC a 95%, (p=0.13). Se instaló catéter JJ en 53.1% y 18.3% para URS yLEC, respectivamente (p<0.001). El costo de honorarios médicos, insumos y derecho a pabellón, es $460.838 para URS y$1.243.075 para LEC. El número de días de hospitalización post procedimiento fue 1.6 y 1.71 días para URS y LEC, respectivamente(p=0.86). En relación con los costos totales, la LEC en promedio, es un 132% más cara respecto a la URS (p<0.001)...

INTRODUCTION: Distal ureterolithiasis (UD) is a common disorder. Its treatment is surgical either with extracorporeal lithotripsy(LEC) or ureteroscopy (URS), both with a stone free (TLC) over 90% and minimal complications. The aim of this studyis to compare the TLC after the rst intervention and its associated cost. Also, compare the total costs of treatment with LECor URS. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A comparative descriptive study, which shows the economic cost of LEC vs UD URS fortreatments performed between 2009 and 2013. 107 patients were included; 47 URS and 60 LEC. Number of hospitalizationdays, reoperation and total cost of care were analyzed. Costs were adjusted to present charges for the same procedures. TLC was described in both proceedings. The total cost of hospitalization was obtained and the variables of interest werecompared. RESULTS: Stone size was 8.21mm versus 7.39mm URS and LEC, respectively (p = 0.24). After the rst intervention,TLC was 97.8% for URS and 80% for LEC (p = 0.007). In LEC, 12 patients required retreatment raising the TLC to 95% (p = 0.13).JJ catheter was installed in 53.1% URS and 18.3% LEC, respectively (p <0.001). The cost of medical supplies, operation roomand physician fees was $460.838 for URS and $1.243.075 for LEC. The number of hospitalization days post procedure was1.6 and 1.71 days for URS and LEC, respectively (p = 0.86). In relation to total costs, LEC is on average, 132% more expensivewhen compared to URS (p <0.001)...

Extravasación urinaria renal espontánea / Spontaneous renal urinary extravasation

La extravasación espontánea de orina, descrita por Albarrán y publicada por Sole se consideraba como un hallazgo radiológico poco frecuente y la definió en 198 como la salida de orina fuera del tracto urinario en ausencia de trauma, de intervención quirúrgica previa o reciente y tampoco sin antecedente de instrumentación urológica o de urografía excretora practicada con compresión externa. Se presenta a un paciente de 28 años, sin antecedentes de interés, que acudió con cuadro astenia de 1 mes de evolución, asociado a dolor en fosa lumbar izquierda. Que fue estudiado mediante ecografía y tomografía computarizada (TC). Las exploraciones radiológicas identificaron múltiples litiasis en uréter proximal y distal izquierdo. Voluminosa colección de baja densidad rodeando al riñón izquierdo, limitada por la fascia pararrenal sugestiva de urinoma, identificando solución de continuidad en cáliz superior, que se comunica con el urinoma. El tratamiento inicial del paciente fue la colocación de Nefrostomía percutánea de urgencia, para realizar posteriormente, ureteroscopia con ascensión de las litiasis y extracción de estas mediante pielolitotomía abierta. Conclusión: El conocimiento de la clínica y de los hallazgos radiológicos de la extravasación urinaria espontánea por litiasis ureteral en las distintas pruebas de imágenes son cruciales para el manejo de los pacientes afectados por esta infrecuente complicación...

Spontaneous extravasation of urine, described by Albarran and published by Sole was considered a rare radiological finding in 198 and defined as the flow of urine out of the urinary tract in the absence of trauma, previous surgery or recent nor no history of urological instrumentation or excretory urography performed with external compression. We report a patient of 28 years, with no history of interest came with asthenia of 1 month’s duration, associated with pain in left lumbar fossa. That was studied by ultrasound and computed tomography (CT). The radiological identified multiple stones in proximal and distal left ureter. Collection bulky low density surrounding the left kidney limited by suggesting pararenal urinoma fascia, identifying continuity solution upper calyx, which communicates with the urinoma. The patient’s initial treatment was percutaneous nephrostomy placement of urgency for later ascension of the stones with ureteroscopy and removal of these by open pyelolithotomy. The knowledge of the clinical and radiological findings of spontaneous urinary extravasation with ureteral stones in various imaging tests are crucial for the management of patients affected by this rare complication...

Diagnostic Characteristics of Geriatric Patients With Ureterolithiasis in Emergency Center

BACKGROUND: Incidence rate of ureterolithiasis has been increasing worldwide in general, with an especially rapid increase in the elderly, over 65 years of age. Therefore, the characteristics of geriatric patients diagnosed with uureterolithiasis in an Emergency Center were examined. METHODS: A total of 613 consecutive patients who were diagnosed with ureterolithiasis through computed tomography from January 2012 to March 2014 were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided in two groups: the geriatric group and nongeriatric group. RESULTS: Among the 613 patients, there were 64 geriatric patients (> or =65 years, 10.4%) and 549 nongeriatric patients (<65 years, 89.6%). In the geriatric patients, 13 patients (20.3%) appeared without any pain or with atypical types of pain, while 39 of the nongeriatric patients (7.1%) had no pain or atypical symptoms, presenting a statistically significant difference (p<0.001). Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting were more common in geriatric patients than in nongeriatric patients (42.2% vs. 29.9%, p=0.044), while lower positive rate of microscopic hematuria was reported (78.1% vs. 90.5%, p=0.002). Furthermore, in geriatric patients, the positive rate of costovertebral angle tenderness was lower and distal ureter stones were found to be more common, while urine pH and serum creatinine levels were higher. CONCLUSION: In comparison to nongeriatric patients, geriatric patients with ureterolithiasis showed lower rates of renal colic and hematuria, while showing higher rates of having gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Thus, differences between these two groups should be considered in evaluating geriatric patients to prevent complications which may be caused from the late diagnosis of ureterolithiasis.

Tratamiento endoscópico de cálculos ureterales: experiencia en una serie de 102 casos / Endoscopic treatment of ureteral stones: experience in a series of 102 cases

INTRODUCCIÓN: La ureterolitectomía endoscópica (URS) es una técnica validada para el manejo de cálculos ureterales, ya que tiene alto poder resolutivo y es poco invasiva. El desarrollo de instrumentos flexibles ha facilitado el manejo endoscópico de los cálculos en uréter medio y proximal. El objetivo de este trabajo es describir la experiencia de nuestro centro en URS. Material y metodos: Análisis retrospectivo de las URS realizadas en nuestro centro entre Diciembre 2009 y Mayo 2012. Se consignaron las características del cálculo, el método de fragmentación, la efectividad del procedimiento y las complicaciones. Se utilizaron los ureteroscopios semirrígido Wolf (6,0-9,5 Fr) y flexible Karl Storz Flex X2. Resultados: Se revisaron 102 ureteroscopías, 85 con ureteroscopio semirrígido y 17 con flexible. Los cálculos tuvieron un promedio de 5,7 mm y 642 UH. El 89,4 por ciento de los cálculos resueltos mediante URS semirrígida se localizaban en uréter distal y 52,9 por ciento de los resueltos con URS flexible en uréter proximal. Se realizó litotripsia con láser Holmium en un 25,9 por ciento y 70,6 por ciento de los casos con URS semirrígida y flexible, respectivamente. Se utilizó litotripsia pneumática en un 4,7 por ciento de los casos de URS semirrígida. En URS semirrígida y flexible, la tasa de stone-free + fragmentos < 2 mm fue de 89,4 por ciento y 88,2 por ciento, respectivamente. Sólo hubo una complicación en nuestra serie (infección urinaria febril en 1 caso con URS flexible). La mediana de hospitalización fue de 1 día (rango 1-5 días). Conclusion: Nuestros resultados reafirman a la URS como una técnica eficaz, segura y poco invasiva para el tratamiento de los cálculos ureterales.

INTRODUCTION: The endoscopic ureterolithotomy (URS) is a validated technique for the management of ureteral calculi, which is highly resolutive and minimally invasive. The development of flexible instruments has facilitated the endoscopic management of stones in the mid and proximal segments of the ureter. The aim of this paper is to describe the experience of our center in endoscopic ureterolithotomy. Material and methods: Retrospective analysis of URS performed at our center between December 2009 and May 2012. We recorded the characteristics of the stones, the fragmentation method, the effectiveness of the procedure and complications. The Wolf semi-rigid (6.0 to 9.5 Fr) and the flexible Karl Storz Flex X2 ureteroscopes were used. RESULTS: We reviewed 102 URS, 85 with semi-rigid and 17 with flexible ureteroscope. The calculi were 5.7 mm and 642 HU in average. 89.4 percent of the stones treated with a semi-rigid URS were localized in the distal ureter and 52.9 percent of the calculi treated with a flexible URS were in the proximal ureter. Holmium laser lithotripsy was performed in 25.9 percent and 70.6 percent of the cases of semi-rigid and flexible URS, respectively. Pneumatic lithotripsy was used in 4.7 percent of the semi-rigid URS. In semi-rigid and flexible URS, the rate of stone-free + fragments < 2 mm was 89.4 percent and 88.2 percent, respectively. There was only one complication in our series (febrile urinary tract infection in 1 case of flexible URS). The median length of stay was 1 day (range 1-5 days). CONCLUSION: Our results confirm that URS is an effective, safe and minimally invasive treatment for ureteral calculi.

Relationship Between Spontaneous Passage Rates of Ureteral Stones Less Than 8 mm and Serum C-Reactive Protein Levels and Neutrophil Percentages

PURPOSE: A ureter obstruction caused by a ureteral stone results in inflammatory changes in the proximal submucosal layer and prevents the spontaneous passage of the ureteral stone. Accordingly, we analyzed the relationship between the spontaneous passage rates of ureteral stones less than 8 mm in size and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and neutrophil percentages. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 187 patients who were diagnosed with ureteral stones less than 8 mm in size and were managed consecutively at Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center from January 2001 to January 2011 were retrospectively analyzed. Ureteral stone removal was defined as no ureteral stone shown in an imaging test without any treatment for 8 weeks after diagnosis. The patients were divided into three groups according to the levels of serum CRP and into two groups according to neutrophil percentage. The associations between these factors and ureteral stone passage rates were then examined. RESULTS: The ureteral stone passage rates of the low serum CRP level group, the medium serum CRP level group, and the high serum CRP level group were 94.1% (159/169), 70% (7/10), and 50.0% (4/8), respectively. The passage rates of ureteral stones in the group with a normal neutrophil percentage and in the group with a higher neutrophil percentage were 94.5% (121/128) and 83.1% (49/59), respectively (p=0.011). CONCLUSIONS: Measuring serum CRP levels and neutrophil percentages in patients with small ureteral stones of less than 8 mm is useful in predicting whether the stone will be spontaneously passed. When the serum CRP level and neutrophil percentage of a patient are high, aggressive treatment such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy should be considered.

Acute Postoperative Pain after Ureteroscopic Removal of Stone: Incidence and Risk Factors

PURPOSE: Ureteroscopic removal of stones (URS) has been widely used to treat ureteral stones because it is comparatively safe, has a high success rate, and enables patients to rapidly return to their daily routines. However, some patients experience pain after URS, but the incidence of acute post-URS pain remains largely unknown. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of acute postoperative pain after URS and the associated risk factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data for 143 consecutive patients who underwent URS from June 2008 to December 2010 were collected. After excluding 8 patients who developed intraoperative complications, the patients were divided into two groups according to postoperative pain on the first postoperative day. Acute postoperative pain was defined as a pain score greater than 4 on a visual analogue pain scale (normal range, 0 to 10). Various factors were analyzed to identify the risk factors that could predict acute postoperative pain after URS. RESULTS: The stone-free rate without URS intraoperative complications was 95.5%. A total of 21 (14.6%) patients experienced postoperative pain on the first postoperative day. Young age, psychiatric illness, history of urinary tract infection, use of a stone basket, large stone size, and prolonged operation time were identified as risk factors for acute postoperative pain. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of acute postoperative pain is not that low and should not be overlooked, because it is associated with postoperative complications that could result in an unscheduled hospital admission or visit. Active pain control should be contemplated after URS in young patients and in those with a history of urinary tract infection, psychiatric illness, large stone size, and prolonged operation time.

Resultados de la litotricia extracorpórea utilizando el litotritor MODULITH SLX-MX (STORZ) para el tratamiento de la litiasis ureteral / Results of the shock waves extracorporeal lithotripsy using the MODULITH SLX-MX (STORZ) lithotriptor for treatment or ureteral lithiasis

INTRODUCCIÓN. La litiasis del uréter constituye una gran preocupación para los médicos debido a que frecuentemente ocasiona una uropatía obstructiva y el deterioro progresivo de la función renal ipsolateral, estado patológico de alta prevalencia, por lo que los hospitales con frecuencia no pueden dar solución quirúrgica con la celeridad necesaria. El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer los resultados de la litotricia extracorpórea por ondas de choque (LEC) con el litotritor MODULITH SLX-MX (STORZ) para el tratamiento de la litiasis ureteral. MÉTODOS. Se incluyeron 598 pacientes con litiasis radiopaca del uréter, atendidos en el Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras entre enero de 2007 y diciembre de 2008. Se conformaron 4 grupos según la localización del cálculo: en la unión pieloureteral (UPU) (96), uréter lumbar (UL) (263), iliaco (UI) (40), pelviano (UP) (199) y se analizó su relación con la superficie litiásica, sesiones de tratamiento, maniobras complementarias previas a la litotricia, aplicación de procedimientos auxiliares posteriores, resolución definitiva por otra técnica quirúrgica y eficacia terapéutica. La colimación se realizó por fluoroscopia. RESULTADOS. El mayor número de cálculos se localizó en el uréter lumbar, y en segundo lugar, en el uréter pelviano. El tamaño medio de la litiasis fue de 0,8 ± 0,5233 cm2, en rango de 0,09-4 cm2. La media de sesiones utilizadas fue de 1,24 ± 0,531, rango de 1-4. Se realizaron maniobras complementarias previas en 72 pacientes (12,04 por ciento) y la más utilizada fue la nefrostomía percutánea (40; 6,6 por ciento). Después de la LEC fue necesaria la conversión a otro procedimiento para la solución del 4,68 por ciento de los casos. La LEC fue eficaz en el 95,32 por ciento, con mejores resultados en el UP (96,99 por ciento) y peores en el UI (92,50 por ciento). CONCLUSIONES. Los resultados fueron buenos utilizando el litotritor MODULITH SLX-MX (STORZ). Los mejores resultados se obtuvieron en el uréter pelviano y en general es posible considerar la LEC como la primera opción terapéutica de la litiasis ureteral(AU)

INTRODUCTION. Ureter lithiasis is a concern for physicians because frequently provokes an obstructive uropathy and a progressive deterioration of ipsilateral renal function and a high prevalence of pathological state that is why the hospitals can not give a surgical solution as quickly as possible. The objective of present research was to know the results of the shock waves extracorporeal lithotripsy (SWEL) using the MODULITH SLX-MX (STORZ) lithotriptor for treatment or ureteral lithiasis. METHODS. In present research 598 patients presenting with ureter radiopaque lithiasis, seen in the Hermanos Ameijeiras Clinical Surgical Hospital from January, 2007 to December, 2008, divided into four groups according to the calculus localization: in pyeloureteral joint (PUJ) (96), lumbar ureter (LU) (263), iliac joint (IJ) (40), pelvic joint (PJ) (199) analyzing its relationship with lithiasis surface, treatment sessions, complementary manoeuvres previous to lithotripsy, application of subsequent auxiliary procedures, definite resolution using other surgical technique and therapeutical effectiveness. Collimation was carried out by fluoroscopy. RESULTS. Most of calculi were located in the lumbar ureter and in the second place in pelvic ureter. The mean size of lithiasis was of 0,8 ± 0,5233 cm2 in the rank of 0,09-4 cm2. The mean of sessions used was of 1,24 ± 0,531, in the rank of 0,09-4 cm2. The mean of sessions used was of 1,24 ± 0,531, rank of 1-4. In 72 patients 12,04 percent) previous complementary manoeuvres were carried out and the more used one was the percutaneous nephrostomy (40; 6,6 percent). After SWEL it was necessary the conversion to other procedure for solution of 4,68 percent of the cases. The SWEL was effective in the 95,32 percent with better results in the UP (96,99 percent) and with worse results in the IJ (92,50 percent). CONCLUSIONS. The results were good using the MODULITH SLX-MX (STORZ) lithotriptor. The better results were obtained in the pelvic ureter and in general, it is possible to consider the SWEL as the first therapeutical choice of ureteral lithiasis(AU)