[Pneumatic lithotripsy under ureteroscope for pyonephrosis due to calculus obstruction].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To summarize the experiences of pneumatic lithotripsy under ureteroscope for pyonephrosis due to calculus obstruction.

METHODS:

Twelve patients with pyonephrosis due to calculus obstruction were treated using endoscopic manipulation such as ureteroscopy, pneumatic lithotripsy and indwelling double J catheter.

RESULTS:

In the 12 cases, the ureteral calculi were cleared after one treatment in 10 cases, and the other 2 cases were cured by additional extracorporeal shock-wave lithotomy performed 1 to 2 weeks later.

CONCLUSION:

Ureteroscopic manipulation is safe, minimally invasive and effective for the treatment of pyonephrosis due to calculus obstruction.

• Authors: Jun Xin, Shu-di Huang, Li-xin Yu, Ming-hua Xin, Jing-shuang Cai, Zhi-jun Su
• Journal: Di 1 jun yi da xue xue bao = Academic journal of the first medical college of PLA (Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao) Vol. 24 Issue 10 Pg. 1199-200 (Oct 2004) ISSN: 1000-2588 [Print] China
• PMID: 15485800 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Lithotripsy (methods)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pyonephrosis (etiology, therapy)
• Ureteral Calculi (complications)
• Ureteroscopes