Critical evaluation of the role of ESWL in the management of lower ureteric stones

ABSTRACT

1 79 patients with distal ureteral calculi were treated with ESWL using the Lithostar Lithotriptor. Average stone mass was 2.13 mm and overall stone-free rate was 89.9%. Our re-treatment rate was high [47.2%] and complications were mostly minor. We noticed a relation between stone mass and stone-free rate as well as a statistically significant relation with degree of hydronephrosis. We concluded that ESWL is an appropriate line of treatment of distal ureteral stones and that ureteroscopy should also be considered. in large volume stones