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Objective:To investigate the predictors of the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the treatment of ureteral calculi, and to evaluate the predictive value of the maximum ureteral wall thickness (UWT) in the treatment of ureteral calculi with ESWL.Methods:The clinical data of 138 patients with ureteral calculi treated with ESWL in the Second People's Hospital of Hefei from January 2020 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 91 males and 47 females. The age was (50.9±14.8) years old. The body mass index was (25.3±3.6) kg/m 2. The stones of 73 cases were located on the left side and 65 cases were on the right side. 70 cases had upper ureteral stones, 18 cases had middle ureteral stones, and 50 cases had lower ureteral stones. The median length of the stone was 8.5 (7.5, 10.5) mm. The CT value of the stone was 509 (343, 783) HU. The anteroposterior diameter of the renal pelvis was 12.0 (10.1, 16.0) mm, and UWT was (2.8 ± 0.8) mm. All patients underwent urinary non-contrast CT before lithotripsy, and the UWT of the stone bed was measured on the CT images. According to the stone removal situation 2 weeks after the operation, the patients were divided into a successful lithotripsy group and a failed lithotripsy group. Univariate analysis was used to compare the differences of various indicators between the two groups, and multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the independent predictors of ESWL in the treatment of ureteral calculi for the indicators. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to calculate the area under the curve (AUC) of each independent predictor, and the cut-off value, sensitivity and specificity were analyzed. Results:All operations were successfully completed, and the success rate of the first-stage lithotripsy was 71.7% (99/138). The results of univariate analysis showed that the stone length diameter, stone CT value, anteroposterior diameter of renal pelvis, stone skin distance, and UWT were significantly different between the successful lithotripsy group and the failure group ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in age, gender, body mass index, stone side and stone location ( P>0.05). The results of multivariate logistic analysis showed that stone length ( OR=1.393, P=0.015), stone CT value ( OR=1.002, P=0.043) and UWT ( OR=17.997, P<0.001) were all for the efficacy of ESWL in the treatment of ureteral stones. The ROC curve was used to compare the three independent predictors. The area under the UWT curve was the largest (AUC=0.898, P<0.001), followed by the length of the stone (AUC=0.744, P<0.001), and the CT value of the stone (AUC=0.672, P= 0.002). The cut-off value for UWT was 3.19 mm, which had a sensitivity of 91.9% and a specificity of 71.8% for predicting the success of ESWL lithotripsy. When dividing the patients into thin wall group (UWT ≤3.19 mm) and thick wall group (UWT>3.19 mm) according to the cut-off value, the success rates of one-stage lithotripsy in the two groups were 89.2% (91 / 102) and 22.2% (8/36), respectively ( P<0.05). Conclusions:UWT, calculus length and calculus CT value are independent predictors of the efficacy of ESWL in the treatment of ureteral calculi, and UWT has the best predictive value. When UWT≤3.19 mm, the success rate of ESWL in the treatment of ureteral calculi is higher.
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Introduction: Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)is an established non-invasive treatment modality for renaland ureteric stones. However, treatment outcome and efficacydepends on multiple factors like stone size, location and typeof machine used. We aimed to assess efficacy of ESWL asa primary treatment modality in renal and ureteric stones ina busy hospital setting having significant renal stone diseaseburden.Material and methods:1187 patients who underwent ESWLbetween January 2015 to December 2016 in our departmentwere included in the study. Patients with nephrolithiasis andureterolithiasis having functional kidney, without any absolutecontraindication to ESWL were included. Dornier Med TechCompact Delta 2 machines were used for all the patients.Stone localization was done using both fluoroscopic andultrasound- guided methods by same expert.Results: Out of 1187 patients,887 patients had solitary renalstones,170 had solitary ureteral calculus and 130 patients hadmultiple renal calculi. Stone size ranged from 8mm–20mm.Renal pelvic stones, upper calycial stones and proximalureteric stones had stone free rate of 84%,86% and 82.5%respectively. 89% and 84% of patients were stone free whensize of stone was between 8-12mm, it decreased to 77% and73% when size increased between 13-16mm for kidney andureteric stones respectively.Conclusions: ESWL is an effective primary treatmentmodality for appropriately selected patients with stone sizeless than 2 cm in favorable location with a normal functioningkidney. Use of both fluoroscopic and ultrasound imagingimproves localization of stones thus improving success. Itis an important modality in hands of urologist treating hugevolume of urolithiasis patients in busy hospitals with longwaiting list and with limited resources.
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Background: Urinary tract stone disease (urolithiasis) is still a significant health issue throughout the world. In Asia, regions with very high urolithiasis incidence stretch from Sudan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, and Philippines. Demographic and regional variations in cases of urolithiasis may provide clues to their etiology and prevalence. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of urolithiasis patients and their management in Makassar.Methods: This was a single centre retrospective descriptive study using data from patient medical records at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital Makassar in 2015-2017. Patients’ demographic, clinical, and management characteristics were recorded.Results: From 1,166 urolithiasis patients, author found men were more dominant than women with ratio of 2.2: 1. Age distribution were more common in the range of 40-60 years (58.32%). The distribution of patients with high Body Mass Index (BMI) were relatively common included overweight 20.5% and obese 13.81%. The majority of cases were unilateral urolithiasis (89.28%), with stones were largely found in kidney (59.41%). Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) was the method more commonly performed (48.13%) followed by lithotripsy.Conclusions: This study showed that urolithiasis were commonly found in the age group of 40-60 years, predominantly male, and high BMI were relatively common. The majority of cases were unilateral urolithiasis, mostly located in kidney. Urolithiasis were mostly managed by ESWL and lithotripsy.
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Introduction:Urolithiasis is one of the most common clinical conditions in the history of medicine. Treatment methods include conservative, surgical treatment and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Several stone characteristics are known to affect outcome of ESWL such as fragility, Hounsfield unit, size, site, composition etc. No study has been done till now regarding the efficacy and safety of ESWL in eastern Indian patients. Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of ESWL in the management of patients with renal and ureteral stones. Methods: 112 outpatients were treated with ESWL. Stone size, location, total number of shockwaves, stone-free rate, complications and adjunctive interventions were investigated. Chi-Square and Logistic Regression analyses were used, with p<0.05 set as the level of significance. Result & Conclusion: The authors found significant association between the size and number of stones with fragmentation status. The authors found that stones of more than 11mm size are more resistant to ESWL. Authors found statistically significant association between the number of ESWL sessions with fragmentation status. However, more than 3 sessions also did not help much. It was also found that complications were more in partially fragmented group and more adjunctive procedures were required in partially fragmented group. The authors also noticed that the stented or non stented status and total number of shocks were not significantly associated with the fragmentation status of stones.
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Choledocholithiasis is a common disease in biliary system and can cause obstructive suppurative cholangitis, acute pancreatitis and other severe complications. Thus it is very important to remove bile duct stones. Currently the first-line treatment for choledocholithiasis is endoscopic lithotomy. For the patients with failed endoscopic lithotomy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a new alternative. Therapeutic effect of ESWL on choledocholithiasis is quite good, with the stone clearence rate being 73%-93% according to many studies. The efficacy of ESWL is related to many factors such as placement of nasal bile duct, shock wave frequence, and anesthesia method. ESWL is more effective when combined with other endoscopic techniques. Although ESWL is effective in the treatment of choledocholithiasis and the related application is mature, there are still complications, including postoperative biliary colic, pancreatitis and biliary obstruction. In this study, we reviewed the research advances of ESWL in the treatment of choledocholithiasis in recent years.
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Objective To compare the subjective and objective outcomes of flexible ureterorenoscopy (F-URS) and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for the treatment of inferior calyceal calculi between 10 to 20 mm. Method A retrospective analysis was performed for inferior calyceal calculi between 10 to 20 mm at our institution on a total of 112 patients treated with holmium laser lithotripsy or ESWL from September 2013 to September 2016. Retreatment rate, complications, stone clearance rate and subjective patient-reported outcomes were compared. Result Stone clearance rate was significantly higher in F-URS group compared with ESWL group (86.1% vs 61.8%, P < 0.05). Retreatment rate (44.7% vs 8.3%, P < 0.05) was higher in ESWL. There was no significant difference in complication (11.1% vs 7.9%, P > 0.05). Overall satisfaction score [(2.92 ± 1.24) vs (2.07 ± 1.35), P < 0.05] and voiding symptom score [(3.87 ± 0.64) vs (2.23 ± 0.73), P < 0.05)] were significantly higher in F-URS than ESWL. More patients in F-URS were willing to undergo the procedure again (83.3% vs 55.3%, P<0.05). Conclusion For the treatment of intermediate size inferior calyceal calculi,F-URS is superior to ESWL in terms of stone clearance rate, retreatment rate and subjective satisfaction.
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Objective To analyze the optimal timing of endoscopic stone extraction combined with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis (CP) with pancreatic stones. Methods Data regarding 170 pancreatic stone patients receiving ESWL and endoscopic stone extraction at Shanghai Changhai Hospital from February 2014 to February 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. Based on the the prior history of endoscopic treatment,patients were divided into group A and B,and then sub-divided into three groups according to the timing of endoscopic intervention after ESWL including <12 h,12~36 h and >36 h subgroup. The success of pancreatic ductal cannulation, clearance of stone in the main pancreatic duct, and ERCP-related complications were evaluated. Results Among all the enrolled 170 patients,107 previously received ERCP(group A) while the others didn't(group B). The overall success rate of cannulation and clearance rate of stones at different times showed no significant difference. The success rate and clearance rate in group A in <12 h,12~36 h and >36 h subgroup were 91.7%,95.2%,78.0%,and 91.7%,95.2%,80.0%,and no significant difference existed. In group B, the success rate and clearance rate in <12 h, 12~36 h and >36 h subgroup were 66.7%, 71.4%, 96.3%, and 60.0%, 76.2%, 92.6%, and the differences were statistically different. The success rate and clearance rate of >36 h subgroup in group B were obviously higher than that in <12 hours (P=0.025) and 12~36 h subgroup (P=0.04). The timing of endoscopic stone extraction did not influence ERCP-related complications. Conclusions Early endoscopic stone extraction after ESWL can be considered in patients with pancreatic stones who previously underwent ERCP. Delayed endoscopic stone extraction after ESWL is recommended in patients without prior ERCP,which can help promote the therapeutic efficacy.
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Objective To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of wide-focus high energy lithotriptor with narrow-focus low energy lithotriptor treating renal calculi. Methods A prospective study was conducted to compare both modalities for the management of renal calculi.Stone formers were randomly enrolled into two groups. Group A was managed with wide-focus high energy lithotriptor,while group B was managed with the other. Urine samples were collected to detect neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin(NGAL)and α1-microglobulin(α1-MG)levels before and after SWL. Results 60 were randomized to the group A and 60 to group B. There was no significant difference between two groups in stone free rate and complication rate.For stones more than 10 mm,re-treat rate(11.1%vs 39.1%,P=0.021)was lower and complication rate(25.9%vs 4.3%,P=0.038)was higher in group A. There had a larger increase of NGAL in group A(P < 0.001)after SWL. Conclusion SWL with both lithotriptors are effective and safe for renal stones.Wide-focus high energy lithotripsy was associated with lower re-treat rate and higher complication rate for stones more than 10 mm.NGAL may play a potential role in the evalua-tion of SWL induced early renal injury.
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Objective To observe the effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on non target areas for various renal calculi. Methods Six thousand,one hundred and forty-nine cases of renal calculi patients were divided into 3 groups based on the calculi positions ,including the superior renal calices group ,the middle renal calices group and the inferior renal calices group. We compared the renal CT perfusion parameters in the non target areas of renal stones,successful rates of removing stones and complications. Results Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy had renal injures on both target areas and non target areas. When the extracorporeal energy is greater than 11 kV,the kidney damages became severe rapidly. When the E < 9,lithotripsy successful rate was signifi-cantly higher than that of E≥9;when E≥11 ,the energy wave lithotripsy complication rates were less than that of E<11 energy wave lithotripsy. Conclusions When the shock wave energy is in the range of 9~11 kV,there is not only low injuries on non target areas ,but also low successful rates of removing stones and complication rates. So the shock wave energy in a range of 9~11 kV is the best choice of energy regimen in treatment of patients with renal stones.
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Objective:To explore the clinical effect ofpaishitang combined with tamsulosin hydrochloride on the patient with up per urinary calculi after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).Methods:120 cases with upper urinary calculi in our hospital from January 2015 to September 2016 were selected and divided into two groups according to the random number table,60 cases in each group.ESWL was given to both groups of patients and provided with tamsulosin hydrochloride postoperation,then paishitang were additionally given to the patients in the observation group.The clinical effect and changes of serum creatinine (Scr),neutrophil gelatinase as sociated lipocalin (NGAL),cystatin C (Cys-C) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) levels before and after treatment were compared between two groups.Results:The total effective rate of observation group was 96.67％,which was 86.67％ in the control group,no signifi cant difference was found in the total effective rate between the two groups(P＜0.05).The stone discharge rate was 95.00％ in the observation group,which was significantly higher than that of the control group (P＜0.05);the incidence rate of renal colic was 6.67％,which was significantly lower than that of the control group(P＜0.05),the stone discharge time and the duration of hematuria were significantly shorter than those in the control group (P＜0.01).There was no significant difference in the recurrence rate between the two groups within one year (P＞0.05).The serum NGAL and Cys-C levels of both groups were gradually increased while the GFR levels were gradually decreased on the 1st,2nd day postoperation,but all the index mentioned above gradually recovered on the 3rd day postoperation.The levels of NGAL and Cys-C in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group on the 1st,3rd day postoperation while the GFR was significantly higher in the observation group than those of control group on the 1st,3rd day postoperation(P＜0.01).No significant difference was found in the Scr at different time points postoperation between two groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion:Paishitang combined with tamsulosin hydrochloride had significant clinical effect on thpatient with upper urinary calculus after ESWL and could effectively improve the renal injury induced by ESWL.
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Objective To investigate the promoting effect of acupuncture plus massotherapy on post-lithotripsy stone discharging in urinary stone patients.Methods Sixty-two patients who had received extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups, 31 cases each. The treatment group received acupuncture plus massotherapy and the control group, no treatment. The incidence of postoperative complications was observed in the two groups. The clinical therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups.Results The total efficacy rate and the incidence of postoperative complication were 90.3% and 61.3%, respectively, in the treatment group and 77.4% and 80.6%, respectively, in the control group. There were statistically significant differences between the two groups (P<0.01).Conclusion Acupuncture plus massotherapy can promote post-lithotripsy stone dis- chargeing in urinary stone patients.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of dual shockwave lithotripter in treating urinary calculi.Methods Data of 371 cases treated with Direx-Magna dual shockwave lithotripter was retrospectively collected from July 2016 to June 2017,including 263 male and 108 female.Their age ranged from 15 to 66 years old (mean 36.5 ± 11.0).There was 117 patients with kidney stone,183 patients with upper ureteral and 71 patients with middle or lower stone.The average diameter of stones was (11.3 ± 1.5)mm (ranging 6.9-16.3 mm).The lithotripter was set at 60 times/min/head.Comparative analysis was made between 106 cases in dual mode and 265 cases in single mode.Comparative items included shock frequency,treating time,treating energy,pain scale,stone clear successive rate and complication.Patients were followed by KUB or NCCT at 1 and 2 weeks after the procedure.Stone clear successfully was defined as stone free or with fragment ＜4 mm.Results The overall success rate was 87.3％ (324/371).Among the patients who failed in first session,21 cases were successful with a second session,7 cases were treated with retrograde intrarenal surgery.There were 19 cases lost.Clavien grade Ⅲ complication rate was 0.8％ and no server grade complications.The average treating time was (25.2 ± 8.4) minutes and the average shock was (1419 ±440)times.The dual shockwave subgroup achieved higher success rate [93.4％ (99/106) vs.84.9％ (225/265),P ＜ 0.05] with less treating time [(15.7 ± 3.8) min vs.(29.0 ± 6.5) min],lower energy [(8.9 ± 2.0) kV vs.(10.7 ± 2.8) kV] and fewer shocks (833 ± 149 vs.1 654 ± 261),compared with that of the single shockwave subgroup (P ＜ 0.01).Also,pain scales and other complications were less than those of single shockwave subgroup (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions Our study shows the new dual shockwave lithotripsy is safe and effective in both dual and single shock wave mode.Dual mode has higher success rate and fewer complications.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of dual shockwave lithotripter in treating urinary calculi.Methods Data of 371 cases treated with Direx-Magna dual shockwave lithotripter was retrospectively collected from July 2016 to June 2017,including 263 male and 108 female.Their age ranged from 15 to 66 years old (mean 36.5 ± 11.0).There was 117 patients with kidney stone,183 patients with upper ureteral and 71 patients with middle or lower stone.The average diameter of stones was (11.3 ± 1.5)mm (ranging 6.9-16.3 mm).The lithotripter was set at 60 times/min/head.Comparative analysis was made between 106 cases in dual mode and 265 cases in single mode.Comparative items included shock frequency,treating time,treating energy,pain scale,stone clear successive rate and complication.Patients were followed by KUB or NCCT at 1 and 2 weeks after the procedure.Stone clear successfully was defined as stone free or with fragment ＜4 mm.Results The overall success rate was 87.3％ (324/371).Among the patients who failed in first session,21 cases were successful with a second session,7 cases were treated with retrograde intrarenal surgery.There were 19 cases lost.Clavien grade Ⅲ complication rate was 0.8％ and no server grade complications.The average treating time was (25.2 ± 8.4) minutes and the average shock was (1419 ±440)times.The dual shockwave subgroup achieved higher success rate [93.4％ (99/106) vs.84.9％ (225/265),P ＜ 0.05] with less treating time [(15.7 ± 3.8) min vs.(29.0 ± 6.5) min],lower energy [(8.9 ± 2.0) kV vs.(10.7 ± 2.8) kV] and fewer shocks (833 ± 149 vs.1 654 ± 261),compared with that of the single shockwave subgroup (P ＜ 0.01).Also,pain scales and other complications were less than those of single shockwave subgroup (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions Our study shows the new dual shockwave lithotripsy is safe and effective in both dual and single shock wave mode.Dual mode has higher success rate and fewer complications.
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Objective To study the indication, efficacy, safety, anesthesia method, and complication of extracorpereal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in combination with endoscopic retrograde eholangiopanereatography (ERCP) for pancreatic duct stones. Methods From November 2011 to February 2016, we observed the success rate and safety of ESWL in combination with ERCP in treatment of 33 patients with chronic pancreatitis and large pancreatic duct stones and evaluate the efficacy in 6 month and 4 years follow-up. Results All the 33 patients underwent 52 ESWL, the successful fragmentation rate was 100.00%; complete clearance was achieved in 27 patients (81.82%) under the treatment of ESWL in combination with ERCP. Their pain and steatorrhea relieved, the weight increased. Conclusions ESWL combined with ERCP is effective, safe for chronic pancreatitis with pancreatic duct stones.
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BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is one of the treatment options used for patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), although its effectiveness is controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ESWT in the treatment of MPS in terms of pain relief and functional improvements. METHODS: We assessed 93 patients with MPS who underwent ESWT from March 2009 to July 2014. After exclusion of 25 patients with shoulder diseases, 68 patients were enrolled in the study. The mean follow-up period was 7.5 months (± 4.2 weeks), and the average duration of symptoms was 5 months (range, 2-16 months). ESWT was applied to intramuscular taut bands and referred pain areas once a week for 3 weeks. Visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores were obtained at an initial assessment and at the 6-week, 3-month, and 6-month follow-up assessments. RESULTS: VAS pain scores and ASES scores improved significantly after 3 sessions of ESWT (p0.05). CONCLUSIONS: ESWT is an effective treatment option for patients with MPS.
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Objective To discuss whether preoperative extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) could improve the efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for complicated renal calculi. Methods 160 cases of complicated renal calculi patients were divided into observation group (80) and control group (80) at random. Take conventional PCNL treatment for control group, and ESWL treatment one day before conventional PCNL treatment for observation group. Record the operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative calculi clearance rate, complications, treatment costs, hospital stays of two groups of patients, then compare the curative effects between the two groups. Results Results are very different in the two groups, and the therapeutic effect of observation group is much better than control group (P < 0.05). Conclusions For complicated renal calculi, compared with conventional PCNL, in reducing the residual stone rate shorting the operation time, reducing the operation number, complications, treatment costs and the length of hospital stay, PCNL preoperative ESWL have obvious advantages. It is a kind of both economic and safe and effective treatment method.
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Objective To explore the clinical effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for the treatment of horseshoe kidney stones.Methods A total of 42 cases of horseshoe kidney stones from March 1987 to January 2015 were enrolled.Among them,33 cases were male and 9 cases were female.Their age range was 19 to 71 years,average age was 42 years old.25 cases got left renal pelvis stone,17 cases were on the right renal pelvis side.The diameter range of stone was 0.4-3.7 cm,the average was 1.8cm.ESWL was applied to treat whole group.The prone position was used to removing calculus.The frequency of treatment was 2000-2700 times,with an average of 2500 times;the treatment voltage was 4-7KV.The gravel time of the treatment was 30-45min,the average was 35min.Results One time for ESWL was 29 cases,two times for ESWL was 8 cases,three times for ESWL was 3 cases,four times for ESWL was 2 cases.The first discharge stones time was 3 to 10 days.There was no special discomfort after operation.40 cases got hematuria after operation,which occurred in 1 to 3 days after ESWL Renal colic was in 7 cases which happened on 1-3 days after ESWL.Condusions Calculi in horseshoe kidney may be treated by ESWL.It is a safe and simple operation.The prone position may bring satisfactory effect.
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Objective To summarize the impact factors of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in ureteral calculi patients.Methods The data of 287 patients with ureteral calculi from January 2010 to December 2012 in the Aerospace General Hospital of Beijing who received the ESWL were retrospectively analyzed.The relationship between ESWL' s effect and patients' gender, age, the stone' s size, the stone's location, the length of the course and the stone bed' s polyps hyperplasia was analyzed.Results The Partial correlation course and chi-square test showed that, there was statistically significant difference between the ESWL treatment effect and patient' s age, patient' s length of the disease course and patient' s stone size (P＜0.01).The value of OR between patient' s age and ESWL treatment effect was 1.905, showed that with the age of the patients increased every 10 years, the success rate of ESWL was reduced by 1.905 times.The value of OR between the patient' s length of the disease course and ESWL treatment effect was 2.809,indicated that with the duration of the course of prolonged every 1 month, the ESWL success rate decreased by 2.809 times.The value of OR between stone size and ESWL effect was 2.277, showed that the ratio between the stone diameter of 1.1-2.0 cm and 0.6-1.0 cm, the ESWL success rate reduced by 2.277 times.For the surgery patients who were failure to ESWL treatment,we found that there has statistical significance between the patients' length of disease course and stone bed' s polyps hyperplasia(P＜0.01), but the relationship between the stone bed' s polyps hyperplasia and the gender, the age, the stone' s position, the stone ' s size had no statistical significance (P ＞ 0.05) .Conclusion The patient ' s age, the length of the disease course, the stone ' s size and stone' s position are significantly affect to the effect of ESWL.There have closely relationship between the length of the disease course and the stone bed' s polyps hyperplasia, which is the reason why the longer length of the course, the worse the ESWL' s effect.This has very important instructed meaning for anticipating the treatment effect by the comprehensive evaluation of the patients before ESWL treatment.
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Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy for the treatment of renal stones in patients with a solitary kidney.Methods Between May 2014 and June 2016,Clinical records of 17 cases of stones in a solitary kidney who underwent flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy were reviewed.10 of these cases were male and the others female;mean age of these cases was 45.8 (32-67) years.9 were on the left side while 8 were on the right.6 cases were with functional solitary kidney (with the GFR of the contralateral kidney less than 10ml/min),while 11 others were with anatomical solitary kidney (6 due to tumor,2 due to tuberculosis,3 being congenital).All cases underwent BUS,KUB as well as CTU to confirm diagnosis before surgery,with 8 diagnosed with renal pelvis calculi,5 were with upper or middle calyx calculi,and 4 were with subrenal calyx calculi.The mean ± SD size of the stones was 1.2 ± 0.3 cm.Clinical m anifestations were asymptomatic in 10cases,backache in 5 cases and fever in 2 cases.All patients underwent exams of CBC,urinalysis,liver and kidney function,coagulation function,ECG,chest X-ray as well as cleaning midstream urine cultivation after admission.Results Mean ± SD operation time among all cases was (74.2 ± 23.6) min,the amount of bleeding during surgery was 5-15 (mean:8) ml,duration of hospitalization was 3-12 (mean:4.5)days,ureteral stents are kept for an average time of 4 weeks after surgery.3 patients developed fever after operation,1 developed urosepsis;all these patients recovered after active anti-infection treatment.No post-operative complications such as fever,renal colic,hematuresis,ureteral perforation,active bleeding as well as sepsis were found among the other patients.The preoperative and postoperative serum creatinine had statistical difference (P ＜0.05).14 patients were proved to be stone-free by KUB or CTU.The stone-free rate after a single operation was 82.3％ (14/17).Residual stone were found in the 3 patients,who subsequently underwent a second flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy.The stone-free rate after a second operation was 94.1％.Conclusions Flexible ureteroscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective method for the treatment of nephrolithiasis in patients with a solitary kidney with a lower procedure-related injury rate,smaller amount of bleeding,a lower complication rate and a shorter time required to recover after surgery.
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OBJECTIVE:To observe clinical efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy combined with Paishi decoction in the treatment of kidney stone. METHODS:160 patients with kidney stone were selected and randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 80 cases in each group. Control group only received HB-ESWL-VG extracorporeal shock wave litho-tripsy;observation group additionally received Paishi decoction 300 ml,tid,for consecutive 1 week,on the basis of control group. Clinical efficacy was observed in 2 groups;the levels of serum inflammatory factor IL-2,IL-6,TNF-α,T lymphocyte subset CD3+,CD4+,CD8+ and CD4+/CD8+,erythrocyte immune function indicator C3b receptor rosette(C3bRR),immunity complex ro-sette(ICR)and tumor erythrocyte rosette(TER)level were detected in 2 groups before and after treatment. RESULTS:The effec-tive rate of observation group(98.75%)was significantly higher than that of control group(91.25%),with statistical significance (P0.05). CONCLUSIONS:The extracor-poreal shock wave lithotripsy combined with Paishi decoction can relieve inflammation reaction,enhance immune function and im-prove therapeutic efficacy.