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Sandwich therapy

S B Streem1

  • 1Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.

The Urologic Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
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Managing complex kidney stones, particularly infection-related ones, requires careful consideration of new technologies. A combined approach of percutaneous nephrostolithotomy and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy effectively minimizes residual stones and preserves kidney function.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Complex stone disease, especially infection-related stones, presents significant management challenges.
  • Minimizing residual/recurrent stones and infection, while preserving renal function, are key treatment goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a sequential, combined approach for managing complex stone disease.
  • To compare the outcomes of combined therapy versus individual modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a sequential, combined approach involving percutaneous nephrostolithotomy and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
  • Assessed complication rates and stone-free rates.

Main Results:

  • The combined approach demonstrated reduced complication rates.

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  • Maximized stone-free rates were achieved with the sequential, combined therapy.

    • Conclusions:

    • A sequential, combined approach is valuable for complex stone disease management.
    • This strategy offers superior outcomes compared to using percutaneous nephrostolithotomy or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy alone.