title: [Preliminary experience with the Storz Modulith SL 20 lithotriptor in reno-ureteral lithiasis].
abstract: The authors report their initial results in ESWL of urinary calculi with the Storz Modulith SL 20 lithotriptor, a multipurpose device for both urinary and biliary stone treatment. During 176 sessions, a total of 144 cases (81 renal and 63 ureteral) were treated and then, followed up. The over-all rate free of stones was 86.8% (90.1% for kidney and for ureteral stones). The treatment rate was 1.23 per patient. Auxiliary procedures before ESWL were performed in 7.9% of the sessions: insertion of "double-J" stent or nephrostomy tube; all ureteral stones received "in situ" treatment. Mean number of shock waves per session was 1836.1 (range 300-3020). The maximum voltage on the average reached was 17.1 kv. Sedo-analgesia by Diazepam and Ketoprofen was given in 75% of the cases. No serious complications were observed. The experience with this machine is discussed in regard to performance; the advantages of its fluoroscopy and ultrasound guided system of focusing are stressed.
authors.affiliation: Divisione Urologica, Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Simone
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Carluccio
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Daniele
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Russo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Romano
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reggiani
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Esperienza preliminare con litotritore Storz Modulith SL 20 nella litiasi reno-ureterale.