Korean J Urol.
1988 Oct;29(5):751-755.
Treatment of Ureteral Calculi Using Rigid Ureteroscope
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Taegu, Korea.
Abstract
- Rigid ureteroscopic treatment of ureteral calculi can be highly successful and result in lower morbidity. Manipulation of calculi can be done under direct vision using grasping forceps of stone baskets with increasing safety and efficacy. Between June 1986 and August 1987, 34 ureteroscopies were performed for the removal of ureteral stones in this urologic department. In 30 cases(88.2%), the stone was removed successfully. In lower ureteral stones, ureteroscopy has been used successfully to remove the stone in 28 of 31 cases(90.3%). Except for the ureteral perforation in one case, all complications have been minimal and resolved spontaneously.
