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ESWL for stone in a retrocaval ureter: a case report
1RG Stone Clinic, New Delhi, India.
International Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1994
Summary
A patient with a retrocaval ureter and kidney stone received successful treatment with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). The patient achieved complete stone clearance 10 weeks post-procedure.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Retrocaval ureter is a rare congenital anomaly where the ureter passes behind the inferior vena cava.
- This anatomical variation can lead to urinary stasis and increase the risk of kidney stone formation.
Observation:
- A male patient presented with a diagnosed right renal calculus (kidney stone).
- The patient was identified to have an associated retrocaval ureter, complicating the stone's management.
Findings:
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) was employed as the treatment modality for the renal calculus.
- Successful stone fragmentation and clearance were confirmed, with the patient becoming stone-free 10 weeks after ESWL.
Implications:
- ESWL can be an effective treatment option for renal calculi in the presence of a retrocaval ureter.
- This case highlights the successful management of a complex urological condition, offering insights for similar clinical scenarios.