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Periureteric effects of electromagnetic shock waves.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8365844     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The effect of electromagnetic shock waves on the ureter and periureteric soft tissue was investigated in 10 patients who underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for lower ureteric stones. Seven patients were males and 3 females, their ages ranged between 15 and 52. The number of shock waves applied varied between 3000 and 6000, at a mean of 19 kV. The patients were examined after their first ESWL. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed within 6 hours of treatment by a Magnetom 1 Tesla Unit. No haematoma, fluid collection or abnormality was detected in the periureteric space, muscle or surrounding structures by MRI. Although subcapsular, intra- or perirenal haematomas can be observed in patients with kidney stones treated with ESWL, it appears to be safe for lower ureteric stones.
Authors:
Z Kirkali; B Diren
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International urology and nephrology     Volume:  25     ISSN:  0301-1623     ISO Abbreviation:  Int Urol Nephrol     Publication Date:  1993  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-10-06     Completed Date:  1993-10-06     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0262521     Medline TA:  Int Urol Nephrol     Country:  HUNGARY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  147-51     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Urology, Dokuz Eylul University, School of Medicine, Inciralti, Izmir, Turkey.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Electromagnetic Phenomena
Female
Humans
Lithotripsy*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Ureter / pathology*
Ureteral Calculi / pathology,  therapy*

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