THE SWISS LITHOCLAST - A NEW DEVICE FOR INTRACORPOREAL LITHOTRIPSY

被引:103
作者
DENSTEDT, JD
EBERWEIN, PM
SINGH, RR
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关键词
URINARY CALCULI; LITHOTRIPSY;
D O I
10.1016/S0022-5347(17)36827-1
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Modalities available for performing intracorporeal lithotripsy include ultrasonic, electrohydraulic and laser procedures. We present our experience with a new and unique technology for performing intracorporeal lithotripsy, namely the Swiss Lithoclast. This simple and inexpensive device uses compressed air to activate a solid probe in a manner similar to that of a jackhammer. We report the use of the Lithoclast in 31 cases, consisting of 6 renal calculi approached percutaneously, 17 ureteral calculi and 8 bladder calculi. The Lithoclast successfully fragmented 94% of the calculi. There were no intraoperative or long-term complications directly related to the use of this device. We have found the Swiss Lithoclast to be a safe, effective and inexpensive means of performing intracorporeal lithotripsy for calculi located throughout the urinary tract.
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页码:1088 / 1090
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