In situ dissolution of ureteral calculus.
An obstructing uric acid calculus was successfully managed by dissolution in situ. The methods used are described in detail. Perhaps not applicable in all cases, the ease of the procedure makes it worth considering especially in patients at high risk for open operative intervention.
D000493:Allopurinol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000652:urine; D014546:Urinary Catheterization
D001639:Bicarbonates; D014527:Uric Acid; D000493:Allopurinol