OBJECTIVES Schistosomiasis affecting the ureter is commonly accompanied by ureteric dilatation with or without ureteric stricture and altered ureteric wall motility that can influence extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) results. This study attempts to identify variables that may influence the outcome of ESWL in the treatment of ureterolithiasis in patients with urinary bilharziasis. P...

Although recently the minimal invasive urological and endourological methods have been substantially improved, concerns remain about the optimal management of proximal ureteral stones. Even the Euro-pean Association of Urology Guidelines are not fully clear and leave the choice of treatment method to the urologist's discretion. Both extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopy ...

BACKGROUND Patients suffering from renal or ureteral stones can undergo significant discomfort, even when timely diagnosed and treated. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors and safety of outpatient Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) in the management of patients with renal or ureteral stones. METHODS In this study, our cohort consisted of 844 outpatients who underwen...

Objective: We aimed to show whether the antioxidant properties of pomegranate juice (PJ) a protective effect against renal damage associated with oxidative stress caused by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) in patients who have undergone ESWL for kidney stones. Material and Methods: Ninety were undergo stones included study divided into 3 groups 30 each ESWL. Group 1 (control group) ...

PURPOSE To retrospectively evaluate the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) by age and current condition as a first-line treatment for pediatric and adolescent urolithiasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The computerized records of 55 children were retrospectively reviewed from March 1991 to July 2007. The children were below 18 years of age and had undergone ESWL monotherapy for...

Background. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has progressively acquired popularity as being the gold standard treatment for upper urinary tract lithiasis in infants since 1980. Our aim was to evaluate the outcome of ESWL for kidney stones and the use of double-J stent in infants. Material and Methods. A prospective clinical trial study performed on 50 infants with renal calculi at p...

OBJECTIVE To determine the utility of the urinary stone-attenuation value (SAV, in Hounsfield units, HU) from non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) for predicting the success of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL). PATIENTS AND METHODS The study included 305 patients with renal calculi of ⩽30 mm and upper ureteric calculi of ⩽20 mm. The SAV was measured using NCCT. Numerical variab...

OBJECTIVES Non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) is not always performed clinically if the diagnosis of ureteral calculi has been confirmed using other radiographic imaging modalities. The aim of this study was to identify predictors of successful extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) without assistance of NCCT. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients with ...

BACKGROUND Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a definitive, ambulatory and non-invasive modality for treating kidney stones. ESWL is not available in all urban centres and many Canadians must either travel, sometimes out of province, or wait to have this procedure performed. We sought to evaluate the variability in access to ESWL treatment. METHOD We compiled a comprehensive list...