[Multiple non-responding ESWL lithiasis in ectopic pelvic kidney: laparotomic surgical management].
A 34 year-old male with multiple lithiasis of ectopic pelvic left kidney, which for 5 years had been causing pain in the left iliac region irradiating to ipsilateral inguinal region and testis. 4 ESWL treatments were unsuccessful. The diagnostic imaging (Angio-CT + Uro-CT) showed ectopic pelvic left kidney with abnormal vascularisation, characterised by multiple lithiasis extending in total area of 4x2 cm with shorter ureter. Right kidney was in normal position. A left pyelocalicolithotomy after DJ stent positioning was performed.
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Istituto di Urologia Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Università degli Studi di Milano - Italy.
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Abed El Rahman
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D007813:Laparotomy; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008297:Male; D017211:Treatment Failure