Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Combined Therapy in Children: Efficacy and Long-Term Results

Background: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is nowadays the first choice for the treatment of upper urinary tract stones smaller than 2 cm, considering its low complications and high success rate. Aim: To present an update of the current situation of ESWL treatment and to analyse our se...

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Published in:Frontiers in pediatrics 2021-05, Vol.9, p.609664-609664
Main Authors: Burgos Lucena, Laura, Fernández Bautista, Beatriz, Parente Hernández, Alberto, Ortiz Rodríguez, Ruben, Angulo Madero, Jose María
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
combined therapy
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
pediatric
Pediatrics
residual fragments
urinary lithiasis
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Summary:Background: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is nowadays the first choice for the treatment of upper urinary tract stones smaller than 2 cm, considering its low complications and high success rate. Aim: To present an update of the current situation of ESWL treatment and to analyse our series of patients and the efficacy of combined lithiasis treatment in different locations and sizes. Patients and Method: Retrospective study including patients with urolithiasis treated with ESWL between 2007 and 2019. Collected data included: gender and age at treatment, presentation symptoms, imaging studies, stone location and size, complications and stone clearance. Success was defined as stone-free status or the presence of clinically insignificant residual fragments (
ISSN:2296-2360
2296-2360
DOI:10.3389/fped.2021.609664