Abstract | PURPOSE: PATIENTS AND METHODS: From August 1994 to February 2000, 285 consecutive patients underwent endoscopic lithotripsy with either the Swiss Lithoclast pneumatic lithotripter (145 patients) or the Ho:YAG laser lithotripter (140 patients) for the treatment of ureteral calculi. RESULTS: In one single session, the overall successful stone fragmentation rate of LL was higher than that of PL (95.7% v 69.7%; P < 0.01). The average time to stone-free status was shorter for LL than for PL (18 days v 31 days; P < 0.01). No major complications were observed in LL, while five ureteral perforations were encountered in PL. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Y Sun, L Wang, G Liao, C Xu, X Gao, Q Yang, S Qian |
Journal | Journal of endourology
(J Endourol)
Vol. 15
Issue 6
Pg. 587-90
(Aug 2001)
ISSN: 0892-7790 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11552781
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Air
- Endoscopy
- Female
- Humans
- Lithotripsy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Lithotripsy, Laser
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Ureter
(injuries)
- Ureteral Calculi
(therapy)
- Wounds, Penetrating
(etiology)
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