Pneumatic lithotripsy through ureteroscope for treating ureteral calculi / 中国基层医药
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
; (12): 3760-3761,3762, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the pneumatic lithotripsy through ureteroscope for the treatment of ureteral calculi.Methods A total of 920 patients underwent ureteroscopic lithotripsy using pneu-matic lithotripsy 259 upper,375 middle,and 286 lower ureteral stone were treated.Results The overall successful fragmentation rate for all levels of ureteral stones in a single session achieved 94.0% (864 /920),failure rate 6.0%(56 /920).28 cases failed because of ureteral stricture.24 cases of stone moved up into the kidney.All worst -cases were in dewelled shock wave lithotripsy ESWL.Conclusion Ureteroscopic lithotripsy using pneumatic lithotripsy is a highly effective,minimally invasive and safe therapy for ureteral calculi.It is indicated as a first choice for treatment patients with ureteral stones,especially for the ones with the middle and lower uneteral stones.Develop particularly suitable for basic hospital.
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Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
Year:
2015
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