Ureterolithotripsy in the management of calcified double-J catheter.

Autor:	Marinelli CM; Department of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil., Pinto MA, Lemos GC, Borrelli M, Wroclawski ER
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Archivos espanoles de urologia [Arch Esp Urol] 2002 Apr; Vol. 55 (3), pp. 337-40.
Abstrakt:	Objective: The authors present their experience in the management of a rare complication observed during long-term use of a ureteral catheter. The calcification along the entire surface of the catheter followed by incrustation can make its removal by means of cystoscopy difficult, thus becoming a great challenge to the urologist. Methods: The authors describe their experience in the management of this complication through the analysis of two illustrative cases. Results: After failing to remove the catheter using extracorporeal lithotripsy, ureterolithotripsy was performed and the calcified ureteral catheter was successfully removed in both cases. Conclusion: Ureterolithotripsy proved to be an effective and safe method in the management of calcified double-J catheter.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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