[Retroperitoneoscopy to extract an amorphous matrix calculus of the right kidney].
The female patient underwent multiple extracorporal shockwave treatments and an ureterorenoscopy during which an amorphous renal mass was found. A retroperitoneoscopy was performed with extraction of a large amorphous matrix calculus. Today, the prevalence of matrix calculi is very low. They are associated with and caused by urinal-infections. Delayed diagnosis in radiological-imaging procedures is typical for these stones. The minimal-invasive approach via retroperitoneoscopy seems to be an intriguing alternative to the established procedures like percutaneous nephrolitholapaxy.
Rödder
K
K
AK Harburg, Urologisches Zentrum, Hamburg, Germany. kilian.roedder@ak-harburg.lbk-hh.de
Olianas
R
R
Dahlem
R
R
Knoll
T
T
Fisch
M
M
D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome