Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy of middle ureteral calculi: ventral shock wave application.
A total of 150 patients presenting with stone in the middle iliac ureter were treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy using a Dornier HM-4 lithotriptor. For adequate radiological stone visualization and excellent fragmentation, the prone position was used in all patients. In 45 patients (30%) an ureteral stent was placed before treatment. The overall success rate was 82% (123 of 150 patients). All patients were treated on an outpatient basis without anesthesia.
Department of Urology, Sismanoglion General Hospital, University of Athens, Greece.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016684:Prone Position; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000628:therapy*