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[Urinary lithiasis].

A M Leal1

  • 1Serviço de Urologia, Clipóvoa, Póvoa de Varzim.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|July 29, 1999
PubMed
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and minimally invasive procedures have transformed urinary stone management. While ESWL is often successful, complex stones may require endourological or percutaneous approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Medical Technology

Context:

  • Urinary calculi management has evolved significantly with technological advancements.
  • Traditional and modern treatment modalities for kidney stones are continually refined.
  • Controversies persist regarding optimal stone management strategies.

Purpose:

  • To review the current landscape of urinary calculi treatment.
  • To delineate the roles of conservative, ESWL, endourological, and surgical interventions.
  • To highlight indications for specific stone types and management failures.

Summary:

  • Conservative management is preferred for stones likely to pass spontaneously.
  • Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is effective for most patients, often without anesthesia.

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  • Complex calculi, ESWL failures, and certain stone types (e.g., cystine, staghorn) may necessitate endourological, percutaneous, or combined approaches.
  • Open surgery is reserved for refractory cases.
  • Uric acid stones are primarily treated with alkalinization therapy.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a comprehensive overview of current urinary stone treatment options.
    • Guides clinical decision-making for urologists and nephrologists.
    • Informs patients about available and effective treatments for kidney stones.