Ultrasonic and electrohydraulic lithotripsy of ureteral calculi.
Ultrasonic lithotripsy of ureteral calculi has been accomplished using a fine flexible ultrasonic probe under direct visual control through a 9-F rigid ureteroscope. Electrohydraulic ureterolithotripsy was performed by passing a 5-F catheter-electrode cystoscopically under fluoroscopic control. Case reports are presented. It is concluded that ultrasonic ureterolithotripsy, using the technique described, is a feasible and safe method. Although stone fragmentation by electrohydraulic ureterolithotripsy is possible, the danger of ureteral injury and urinary extravasation is appreciable.
D000328:Adult; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D004566:Electrodes; D019723:Endoscopes; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000628:therapy*