Flexible cystoscopy as an adjunct to extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.
Ancillary procedures associated with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) include placement and subsequent removal of double pigtail ureteric stents. A simple new technique has been developed for the insertion of these stents. Using the flexible cystoscope, the procedure is performed on an out-patient basis under local anaesthesia. Placement of the stents was successful in 30/34 patients and removal was successful in 14/14 patients.
Department of Urology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D003558:Cystoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000628:therapy*; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D014513:Ureter