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Caliceal colic: fact or fiction.

J A Fernandez1, C C Carson

  • 1Urologic Surgery Section, Asheville Veterans Administration Medical Center, North Carolina.

The Journal of Urology
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy effectively treated symptomatic caliceal stones in 11 patients. This minimally invasive procedure offered long-term relief and a stone-free state for most, indicating its value in urology.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Caliceal stones can cause significant flank pain and discomfort.
  • Nonobstructing stones may still require treatment if symptomatic.
  • Extracorporporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive treatment option.

Observation:

  • Eleven patients with symptomatic nonobstructing caliceal stones were treated.
  • Treatment modality used was extracorporporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).
  • Patients were monitored for symptom relief and stone clearance.

Findings:

  • A high success rate of 82% was achieved in the patient cohort.
  • Success was defined by both symptom alleviation and achieving a stone-free status.
  • Long-term outcomes demonstrated the efficacy of ESWL for these specific stone types.

Implications:

  • Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is indicated for symptomatic caliceal stones.
  • ESWL offers a viable and effective treatment for patients suffering from flank pain due to caliceal stones.
  • This study supports the use of ESWL as a standard treatment in urological stone management.

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