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[Ureteral flushing].

G Vallancien1, M Lombard, B Veillon

  • 1Département d'Urologie, CMC de la Porte de Choisy, Paris.

Annales D'Urologie
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Ureteric stones can be flushed back to the kidneys using a catheter. This technique, involving ureteric distension and saline injections, proves effective in managing ureteral stones.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Devices

Context:

  • Ureteral stone management is a common urological challenge.
  • Catheter-based techniques for stone manipulation are increasingly utilized.

Purpose:

  • To describe the ureteric flush-back technique for managing lumbar or iliac ureteral stones.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of different methods within the technique.

Summary:

  • The ureteric flush-back technique uses a cystoscope and catheter to reposition stones towards the renal pelvis.
  • Immediate stone ascent occurs in 30% of cases due to ureteric distension.
  • Saline injections achieve success in 40% of failures, with progressive hydraulic distension succeeding in 10%.

Impact:

  • Provides a practical approach to ureteral stone management.
  • Highlights the utility of specific equipment and techniques for improved outcomes.
  • Offers insights into optimizing stone clearance rates in urology.