Treatment of acute renal failure caused by ureteric obstruction with ureteroscopy in 28 cases / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of ureteroscopy for the treatment of acute renal failure caused by ureteric obstruction. Methods A total of 28 cases of acute renal failure caused by ureteric obstruction were treated with ureteroscopy combined with pneumatic lithotriptor, holmium YAG laser, and ESWL. Results Renal function and urine volume of patients return to normal after treatment, while the stone free rate was up to 92.9% (26/28). Conclusion Ureteroscopy is a new, efficient, and safe method for the treatment of acute renal failure induced by ureteric obstruction.