| Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy versus ureteroscopy for distal ureteral calculi: a prospective randomized study. | |
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PMID: 10569535 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: We performed a prospective randomized study to determine appropriate first line treatment for distal ureteral stones. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between January 1996 and October 1997, 80 patients with distal ureteral stones (40 smaller than 5 mm. and 40 larger than 5 mm.) were randomized and treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy with a 9.5 or 6.5F semirigid ureteroscope. RESULTS: Ureteroscopy was significantly better in terms of operative time, fluoroscopy time and time to achieve a stone-free state. The smaller the stones, the greater the difference between the 2 treatment modalities. CONCLUSIONS: For distal ureteral stones we recommend ureteroscopy as first line treatment. |
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Authors:
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R Peschel; G Janetschek; G Bartsch |
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Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of urology Volume: 162 ISSN: 0022-5347 ISO Abbreviation: J. Urol. Publication Date: 1999 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-01-06 Completed Date: 2000-01-06 Revised Date: 2010-02-12 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376374 Medline TA: J Urol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1909-12 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Austria. |
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Adult Aged Female Humans Lithotripsy* Male Middle Aged Prospective Studies Ureteral Calculi / pathology, therapy* Ureteroscopy / methods* |
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J Urol. 1999 Dec;162(6):1920-1
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