[Technic and results of ureteroscopy for ureteral lithiasis. Apropos of 54 ureteroscopies].
Rigid ureteroscopy has been performed 54 times in 49 patients with ureteral stones. In 72% of the cases stones were removed or disintegrated with the ultrasound or electrohydraulic probe. Best results were obtained in the pelvic ureter (96,5% success). In the lumbar ureter only 56% success was obtained. Complications were observed in 15% of the cases, however only one complication necessitated an immediate open surgical operation.
D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000628:therapy*
Technique et résultats de l'urétéroscopie pour lithiase de l'uretère. A propos de 54 urétéroscopies.