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Ultramini nephrostomy tract combined with flexible ureterorenoscopy for the treatment of multiple renal calculi in paediatric patients
Korean Journal of Urology ; : 519-524, 2015.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-171067
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To assess the safety and efficacy of an ultramini nephrostomy tract, which we were using for the first time, combined with flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) in the treatment of pediatric patients with multiple renal calculi. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

Twenty pediatric patients (age, < or =6 years) underwent ultramini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) combined with flexible URS. The group had multiple renal calculi, which were bilateral in 3 cases and were located in a total of 23 sites. The calculi were located in 2 calyces in 10 cases, scattered in more than 2 calyces in 7 cases, and limited to 1 calyx in 3 cases. The average patient age was 37.35 months (range, 14-68 months). The average stone diameter was 2.0 cm (range, 1-3.0 cm). In all patients, an ultramini nephrostomy tract was established under ultrasound guidance (dilated to F10) with simultaneous sheath placement. The flexible URS was placed into the collecting system during holmium laser lithotripsy.

RESULTS:

When ultramini PCNL was combined with flexible ureterorenoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy, the complete stone-free rate was 87% (20/23). The average level of hemoglobin decreased to 1.0 g/dL after the operation. No blood transfusions were needed. Levels of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and C-reactive protein were not significantly different before and after the operation. The average duration of hospitalization was approximately 4.85 days, and all cases were followed up for 6 to 12 months. No complications were found.

CONCLUSIONS:

Ultramini PCNL combined with flexible ureterorenoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective treatment for children with multiple renal calculi.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Kidney Calculi / Retrospective Studies / Treatment Outcome / Ultrasonography, Interventional / Lithotripsy, Laser / Ureteroscopy / Length of Stay Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Urology Year: 2015 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Kidney Calculi / Retrospective Studies / Treatment Outcome / Ultrasonography, Interventional / Lithotripsy, Laser / Ureteroscopy / Length of Stay Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Urology Year: 2015 Type: Article