title: Use of Stone Cone minimizes stone migration during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
abstract: We describe a simple and effective method using the Stone Cone to prevent migration of stone fragments into the ureter during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. This maneuver may reduce the need for antegrade ureteroscopy to remove residual fragments, thereby saving time and obviating the need for placement of an occlusion balloon.
authors.affiliation: Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
authors.forename: W Patrick
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Springhart
authors.forename: Yeh Hong
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Albala
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Perelman
authors.forename: Joel M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Teichman
authors.forename: Glenn M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Preminger
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000601:surgery*; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*