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Procedures for Kidney StonesMedical intervention is necessary when kidney stones or renal calculi are too large to pass spontaneously (typically greater than 5 millimeters) when stones are accompanied by symptomatic infection (such as fever or pyelonephritis), when they impair kidney function, or when they cause persistent symptoms like severe pain, nausea, or urinary retention. Additionally, patients with only one kidney or those who cannot be treated with medical management also require...
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AssessmentSubjective Data: Obtain a detailed health history, including any recent or chronic urinary tract infections, periods of immobilization, previous episodes of renal calculi, and medical conditions such as gout, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or hyperparathyroidism. Review the medication history for drugs that may influence stone formation, including allopurinol, analgesics, loop diuretics, or thiazide diuretics. Document the use of long-term indwelling catheters and any past surgical...
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The diagnosis of renal calculi involves several imaging techniques, including non-contrast CT scans and ultrasound. These methods help visualize kidney stones, assess their size and location, and detect possible obstructions. Additionally, Measuring urine pH is useful for diagnosing specific stone types, such as struvite (alkaline pH) and uric acid stones (acidic pH). Cystine stones are primarily linked to cystinuria, a genetic condition. A urinalysis helps detect blood in the urine (hematuria)...
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A case of methylmethacrylate bladder stone.

P J Radford1, D J Thomson

  • 1Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, England.

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Summary

Bone cement can enter the urinary bladder during hip replacement surgery. This complication may mimic bladder stones, causing recurring urinary tract infections and requiring medical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Urology
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Hip replacement surgery involves the use of bone cement to anchor prosthetics.
  • Complications from orthopedic procedures can occasionally extend into adjacent organ systems.
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common post-operative complications.

Observation:

  • A rare case of bone cement migrating into the urinary bladder during hip arthroplasty is detailed.
  • The migrated cement presented as a foreign body within the bladder.
  • The patient experienced recurrent urinary tract infections attributed to the cement foreign body.

Findings:

  • The bone cement successfully simulated a bladder calculus (stone) on imaging studies.
  • The foreign body led to chronic irritation and persistent UTIs.

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  • Surgical or endoscopic removal of the cement fragment was necessary for resolution.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of vigilance for unusual complications in hip replacement surgery.
    • Underscores the need for thorough differential diagnosis in cases of recurrent UTIs post-arthroplasty.
    • Suggests potential for biomaterial-related complications to present with urological symptoms.