Korean J Urol.  1983 Aug;24(4):628-630.

A Clinical Observation on Cystoscopic Manipulation of Distal Ureteral Stones with Dormia Stone Dislodger

• Kim KC
• Kim KH

Abstract

The cystoscopic manipulation was performed in 45 cases of lower ureteral stones who were admitted to the Department of Urology, Han-il Hospital during the period of 2 years from April, 1981 to March, 1983 using the Dormia stone dislodger and following results were obtained. 1. Lower ureteral stones were extracted immediately in 19 cases and delivered spontaneously after manipulation in 10 cases. 2. The success rate decreased with increasing size of stone. 3. In many cases complications were not noticed, but in one case basket was entrapped in the ureter and in another case wire of basket was broken partially.

Keyword

cystoscopic manipulation; ureteral stone

MeSH Terms

Ureter*
Urology