A patient with acute ureteral obstruction caused by buckshot is reported. Its occurrence is rare, and its management is similar to that of ureteral calculus.

PURPOSE To evaluate the patient and stone related factors which may influence the final outcome of SWL in the management of ureteral stones. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between October 2011 and October 2013, a total of 204 adult patients undergoing SWL for single ureteral stone sizing 5 to 15 mm were included into the study program. The impact of both patient (age, sex, BMI,) and stone related fact...

With the ureterorenoscope it is now possible to perform procedures under direct vision that previously had to be undertaken blindly or with the aid of fluoroscopy. The most common use of the ureterorenoscope is for removal of ureteral calculi, particularly those that are in the distal or middle one third of the ureter. The technique of ureteral dilatation and ureteroscopy of the lower ureter vi...

Introduction: Urolithiasis refers to a condition characterized by the formation or occurrence of calculi in urinary tract. In Asia, about 1%-19.1% population suffers from urolithiasis. Pneumatic and laser intra corporeal lithotripsy are mostly preferred frequently used during endoscopic management for ureteral stone.
 Aims: This study was done compare efficacy versus pneumatic lithotripsy....

OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of ureteral access sheath (UAS) on the expression of the pro-inflammatory mediators cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the ureteral wall. MATERIAL AND METHODS In 22 pigs an UAS was inserted and removed after 2 minutes on one side and 2 hours on the contralateral side. Postoperatively ureters were excised in vivo, and tissue samples ...