| Autor: |
Kasaeeyan, Ali Akbar, Moudi, Emadouddin, Aliramaji, Arsalan, Pasha, Youefreza Yousefnia |
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Caspian Journal of Applied Sciences Research; Apr2015, Vol. 4 Issue 4, p1-5, 5p |
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Background: Different studies have reported various success rates for endourological treatment of urinary tract stone. So, this study aimed to determine the level of success rate in breaking stones in the upper ureter. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 47 Patients who referred to Shahid Beheshti Hospital during 2011-2013 were enrolled. After observing the renal stones in the upper ureter above L4, an informed consent was obtained and patients were enrolled. Complete and relative success as defined as total clearance of stone at 24 hours and one week after procedure in X-ray control, respectively. Results: After taking KUB (kidney, ureters, and bladder) control in 47 cases in the first 24 hours after procedure, in 22 patients (68.1%) were as complete success that had no stone. After one week, 15 patients with residual stone were studied by KUB for the second time. Results showed 12 patients of 15 patients had no stone, so 80% of partial success was achieved. For 3 patients who still had stone, 2 of them underwent ESWL and one patient underwent repeat TUL. The total success rate of TUL in the treatment of upper ureteral calculi was 93.6%. Conclusion: According to results of this study, TUL is a safe and successful method in managing Upper ureteral stones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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