ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Nephrolithiasis
;
Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Non-surgical removal of renal and ureteral stones has proven successful in adults. In this study, 21 paediatric patients have been treated with the first generation extracorporeal shock-wave lithotriptor and an additional 13 children with a second generation local shock-wave lithotriptor. A total of 47 stones was treated. Treatment-related complications such as colics (17%/18.8%) or fever (8.3%/6.2%) were minimal. Stone passage occurred in 93% and 100%, respectively of each group. Open surgery is still the treatment of choice for large staghorn calculi. Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy can be performed successfully in paediatric nephrolithiasis with stones of limited size.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00442466
