Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for urinary calculi in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

Abstract

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited systemic disorder. Renal stones have a high rate of occurrence among patients with ADPKD and are a significant cause of morbidity in this disorder. Thirteen patients with ADPKD and symptomatic or obstructive renal stones presented to our hospital for evaluation and treatment with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). A total of 16 renal units were treated. The auxiliary procedures included placement of a double-J stent in nine kidneys when the stone was larger than 8 mm in diameter. Eleven patients (85%) were stone free 3 months after lithotripsy; a second treatment was necessary in two patients. We conclude that SWL can be used as a primary management tool for renal stones in patients with ADPKD.

• Authors: D Delakas, G Daskalopoulos, A Cranidis
• Journal: Journal of endourology (J Endourol) Vol. 11 Issue 3 Pg. 167-70 (Jun 1997) ISSN: 0892-7790 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9181443 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Lithotripsy (methods)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant (complications, diagnostic imaging)
• Recurrence
• Retrospective Studies
• Stents
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• Treatment Outcome
• Ultrasonography
• Urinary Calculi (complications, diagnosis, therapy)