| Radiographic anatomical factors do not predict clearance of lower caliceal calculus by shock-wave lithotripsy. | |
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PMID: 16118095 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: Use of shock-wave lithotripsy (SWL) for lower caliceal calculus is associated with a relatively high rate of residual fragments. Various radiographic anatomical factors of the lower calix predicting the outcome of lithotripsy have been described and have generated considerable discussion. We aimed to reassess the role of these factors in predicting clearance of lower caliceal stones by SWL. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between January 1998 and December 2001, 148 patients underwent SWL for solitary lower caliceal stones using a Dornier Compact S lithotripter. The infundibular length, infundibular width, caliceopelvic height and infundibulopelvic angle were measured. Success was defined as either complete clearance or clearance with insignificant residual fragments <4 mm in size at 3 months follow-up. The results were analysed using the chi2 test and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Complete clearance was seen in 69% of cases and clearance with residual fragments <4 mm in size at 3 months was seen in 5%. The overall clearance rate at 3 months was 74%. Infundibular length, infundibular width, caliceopelvic height and stone size were not found to be statistically significant in predicting clearance. None of the patients had an infundibulopelvic angle of >90 degrees. Contrary to most previous studies, univariate and multivariate analysis revealed that an infundibulopelvic angle of <70 degrees was statistically significant in predicting clearance in the stone-free group. CONCLUSIONS: The use of radiographic anatomical factors to predict clearance of lower caliceal stones following SWL is an attractive concept. However, based on this study, we feel that these factors do not merit the attention they have attracted. In routine practice, regardless of the radiological anatomy, SWL continues to be the initial treatment option, given its non-invasive nature and ease of administration. |
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Bobby Viswaroop; Antony Devasia; Lionel Gnanaraj; Ninan Chacko; Nitin Kekre; Ganesh Gopalakrishnan |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Scandinavian journal of urology and nephrology Volume: 39 ISSN: 0036-5599 ISO Abbreviation: Scand. J. Urol. Nephrol. Publication Date: 2005 |
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Created Date: 2005-08-24 Completed Date: 2005-12-06 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0114501 Medline TA: Scand J Urol Nephrol Country: Sweden |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 226-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Urology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Follow-Up Studies Hospitals, Public Humans India Kidney Calculi / radiography*, therapy* Kidney Calices / radiography* Lithotripsy* Middle Aged Predictive Value of Tests Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome Ureter / radiography |
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