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Percutaneous Coagulum Nephroithotripsy: a New Approach
Author(s) -
HASUN R.,
RYAN P. C.,
WEST A. B.,
FITZPATRICK J. M.,
MARBERGER M.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1985.tb07015.x
Subject(s) - percutaneous , complication , calculus (dental) , medicine , renal stone , kidney stones , lithotripsy , surgery , anatomy , orthodontics , urinary system
Summary— Intrarenal scatter of stone fragments during percutaneous nephrolithotripsy is a complication which may predispose to post‐operative pain and further stone formation. The use of a coagulum to prevent such a complication has proved difficult when introduced percutaneously. This experimental study describes a new gelatine (Lithogel®) which is introduced through the nephroscope to coat the renal calculus; it allows easy disintegration of the calculus within the gel, is safe to use and effectively prevents the scatter of fragments into inaccessible calices.