[A case of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy for pediatric renal stone].

Abstract

Urolithiasis in pediatric patients is relatively rare. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and endoscopic procedures play a major role in treating pediatric urolithiasis. A 3-year-old girl presented with macroscopic hematuria and right back pain and was diagnosed with a right renal stone (15 mm). Obstruction of ureteropelvic junction was suspected on computed tomography-urography and therefore the patient underwent percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PNL). The operation was performed using a 12 Fr miniature nephroscope and Ho : YAG laser without any complications. This patient achieved a stone-free status. The stone analysis revealed a mixture of calcium oxalate and ammonium acid urate. PNL with a miniature nephroscope is safe and effective treatment for pediatric urolithiasis.

• Authors: Rikiya Taoka, Kei Mizuno, Takashi Matsuoka, Yuki Kita, Syoutarou Nakanishi, Takeshi Soda, Koji Inoue, Jun Takenawa, Akito Terai
• Journal: Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica (Hinyokika Kiyo) Vol. 57 Issue 2 Pg. 77-9 (Feb 2011) ISSN: 0018-1994 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 21412039 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Humans
• Kidney Calculi (diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Lithotripsy (methods)
• Ultrasonography