输尿管单发结石患者体外冲击波碎石术的冲击波频率研究及碎石效果的影响因素探讨

摘要 目的：探讨输尿管单发结石患者体外冲击波碎石术（ESWL）的最佳冲击波频率,并分析碎石效果的影响因素。方法：选取2020年4月~2022年4月期间来空军第九八六医院接受治疗的输尿管单发结石患者148例作为研究对象,按照不同治疗频率将患者分为低频组（48例,频率为60~70次/min）、中频组（51例,频率为80~90次/min）和高频组（49例,频率为100~120次/min）,观察三组患者的碎石结局、肾功能指标以及并发症发生情况。统计三组患者的碎石结局,按照碎石结局的不同分为成功组和失败组。收集所有患者的一般资料,采用多因素Logistic回归分析输尿管单发结石患者碎石效果的影响因素。结果：三组碎石成功率组间对比无统计学差异（P>0.05）。三组术后1 d、术后14 d尿素氮（BUN）、血肌酐（Scr）均升高后下降（P<0.05）。高频组、中频组术后1 d BUN、Scr均高于低频组,且高频组高于中频组（P<0.05）。高频组、中频组的并发症总发生率高于低频组（P<0.05）。单因素分析显示,输尿管单发结石患者ESWL术后碎石失败与病程、结石位置、结石直径、肾绞痛、结石嵌顿、服用坦索罗辛有关（P<0.05）。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,病程偏长、结石位置中下段、结石直径偏大、结石嵌顿、未服用坦索罗辛是碎石失败的危险因素（P＜0.05）。结论：低、中、高三种频率下的ESWL用于输尿管单发结石患者,均有较好的碎石效果。但随着频率的增加,患者一过性肾功能损伤增大,且并发症发生风险也相应增加。此外,病程偏长、结石位置中下段、结石直径偏大、结石嵌顿、未服用坦索罗辛是碎石失败的危险因素,可考虑结合上述因素进行综合评估选择最佳治疗方式。     

The treatment of lower pole renal calculi in 2003

The optimal treatment of patients with lower pole renal calculi is still being defined. Shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and ureteroscopy are all currently utilized to treat patients with this condition. These methods have yielded varying degrees of success. The influence of collecting system anatomy on shock wave lithotripsy results remains controversial. Ongoing randomized, prospective trials evaluating the efficacy of all of these respective therapeutic options will, it is hoped, determine the best approaches for this patient cohort.     

Application of Ureteroscope in Emergency Treatment with Persistent Renal Colic Patients during Pregnancy

Background

Although the application of ureteroscopy in the treatment of ureteral calculi during pregnancy has been on the rise, for persistent renal colic patients without ultrasound-detected ureteral calculi, it may represent a clinical dilemma due to the potential risks for both mother and fetus.

Objective

The aim of the present study is to present our experience with the application of the ureteroscope in the emergency treatment of persistent renal colic patients during pregnancy.

Methods

From March 2009 to September 2014, a total of 117 pregnant women who received ureteroscopy for persistent renal colic were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into three groups according to duration of the persistent renal colic: Group A (within 12 hours; 24 cases); Group B (12 to 24 hours; 76 cases); and Group C (more than 24 hours; 17 cases). The stone-free rate, complications, and other qualitative data were analyzed.

Results

Of the 117 patients, 31 patients who were found not to have renal or ureteral calculi received ureteroscopic double-J (DJ) stent insertion, whereas 86 patients who were found with ureteral calculi received ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) and DJ stent insertion. Among them, 24 patients (27.9%) were found with ureteral calculi by ureteroscopy rather than ultrasound. In addition, 73 patients (84.9%) had complete fragmentation of calculi; 12 patients (10.3%) had a threatened abortion (the rates of threatened abortion in Groups A, B and C were 8.3% vs. 6.5% vs. 29.4%; Group C compared with Groups A and B, p<0.05), and one patient (1.2%) had urosepsis (in Group C). However, these complications were cured with conservative treatment, without postpartum infant and maternal complications.

Conclusion

For pregnant patients with persistent renal colic/ureteral calculi and hydronephrosis, ureteroscopic DJ stent insertion and URSL are effective and safe options when conservative treatment fails, even if no urinary calculi were found by ultrasound. At the same time, for patients with persistent renal colic during pregnancy, early application of ureteroscopy may reduce the risk of preterm birth.     

胆道镜结合微爆破碎石治疗复杂性胆道结石

目的:探讨微爆破碎石用于治疗复杂胆道结石的治疗体会。方法:在胆道镜直视下,分别在术中和术后对158例复杂的胆道结石患者进行微爆破碎石,然后用取石网取出碎石,泥沙状结石随液体流出或让其自行流入肠道。结果:158例患者156例取石成功。取石成功率98.73%。明显提高了胆道取石的成功率。无1例出现胆道穿孔、瘘道穿孔及胆道出血等严重并发症。结论:在胆道镜下,采用微爆破碎石术治疗复杂的胆道结石是一种安全、可靠、高效的方法,可以明显提高结石的取净率。     

胆道镜结合微爆破碎石治疗复杂性胆道结石

目的：探讨微爆破碎石用于治疗复杂胆道结石的治疗体会。方法：在胆道镜直视下,分别在术中和术后对158例复杂的胆道结石患者进行微爆破碎石,然后用取石网取出碎石,泥沙状结石随液体流出或让其自行流入肠道。结果：158例患者156例取石成功。取石成功率98.73%。明显提高了胆道取石的成功率。无1例出现胆道穿孔、瘘道穿孔及胆道出血等严重并发症。结论：在胆道镜下,采用微爆破碎石术治疗复杂的胆道结石是一种安全、可靠、高效的方法,可以明显提高结石的取净率。     

输尿管镜钬激光碎石术与气压弹道碎石术治疗下段输尿管结石的临床疗效分析

目的:探讨输尿管镜钬激光碎石术与气压弹道碎石术治疗下段输尿管结石的临床疗效。方法:选取146例输尿管下段结石患者,将所有患者随机分为试验组和治疗组两组,其中试验组患者均采取输尿管镜钬激光碎石术进行治疗,而对照组患者则采取气压弹道碎石术进行治疗,比较两组患者手术前后的血清肌酐(Serum creatinine,Sc R)和血尿素氮(Blood urea nitrogen,BUN)等手术指标。结果:对照组患者完成手术所需要的时间和住院时间以及血尿时间均明显长于试验组患者,对照组患者之中的碎石成功率为71.91%(105例),明显低于试验组患者的碎石成功率84.25%(123例),两组患者之间的数据比较均有统计学意义(均P0.05)。两组患者手术之前的BUN和Sc R水平均无明显差异,而在手术之后两组患者的BUN和Sc R水平均显著降低,并且试验组患者的降低幅度明显大于对照组患者(均P0.05)。试验组患者在术后一个月时的结石排净率为94.52%,明显高于对照组患者的83.56%(P0.05);试验组患者的并发症发生率为3.42%,明显低于对照组患者的13.01%(P0.05);并且试验组患者的止痛药使用比例为20.00,明显低于对照组患者的34.62(均P0.05)。结论:输尿管镜钬激光碎石术在治疗输尿管下段结石方面效果显著,且具有安全性高和创伤小以及恢复速度快等优势。     

Optimizing Stone-free Rates With Ureteroscopy

Ureteroscopy is being increasingly utilized in the treatment and management of patients with renal and ureteral stones. Improving stone-free rates with ureteroscopy decreases the need for ancillary procedures and improves patient outcomes and satisfaction. This article reviews contemporary literature regarding the efficacy of a wide range of currently available techniques for improving stone-free rates with this procedure.Key words: Ureteroscopy, Upper urinary tract stones, Stone-free rateNephrolithiasis is a common ailment affecting approximately 1 in 11 Americans, and its rates are increasing.¹ Many patients have small stones that pass spontaneously; this process can be accelerated with medical expulsive therapy, primarily α-blockade. The majority of patients who are unsuccessful with α-blockade are treated with minimally invasive procedures such as shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and ureteroscopy (URS).² In recent years, there has been a shift in the utilization of these procedures—URS is now more commonly used. Data from the Urologic Diseases in America project show that rates of URS have risen among Medicare beneficiaries and privately insured individuals over time.³ A study examining stone management in Australia shows similar findings; the proportion of stones treated with URS has doubled in the past decade.⁴ Additionally, it has been shown that physicians who have recently entered practice or recently completed training are more likely to use URS.^5,6 With increased utilization of URS and changing physician reimbursement models, patient outcomes and satisfaction with URS are of utmost importance. It is hoped that improving stone-free rates is one way to improve patient outcomes by decreasing future stone episodes and the need for further intervention. To date, there has not been a comprehensive review of modalities suggested to optimize stone-free rates with URS. We review existing literature on methods of increasing stone-free rates, ranging from methods with supporting level 1 evidence to those that are anecdotal.     

Laser lithotripsy in the treatment of ureteral calculi.

We examined the effectiveness of laser lithotripsy with a flash-lamp-pumped tunable dye laser in the treatment of ureteral calculi that were too large for direct extraction and that could not be treated with or had not responded to extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or forms of ureteroscopic lithotripsy other than laser lithotripsy. In 20 (74%) of the 27 patients the laser alone successfully fragmented the calculi into pieces small enough to pass spontaneously or to be easily extracted with a basket. In five (19%) laser lithotripsy was partially successful: another procedure (ESWL in three and fragment extraction with a basket in two) was needed. In two patients (7%) the stones could not be fragmented with the laser, and either ESWL or percutaneous antegrade extraction was performed. At follow-up 3 months after treatment there was no sign of stone fragments in 26 (96%) of the patients. We believe that laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective method of ureteral stone fragmentation.     

应用管路封堵器处理输尿管上段结石的随机对照研究

目的:研究辅助使用管路封堵器后,采用输尿管镜下碎石术处理输尿管上段结石的效果及安全性。方法:选取自2012年6月至2013年2月需输尿管镜处理输尿管上段结石的病例198例,随机分为应用管路封堵器组98例和对照组100例。封堵器组术中输尿管镜发现结石后,封堵器组患者使用英诺伟IVX-SC10型管路封堵器超越结石远端封堵结石,再予钬激光碎石,对照组术中输尿管镜发现结石后,直接予钬激光碎石,术后留置双J管2至4周。记录并随访患者输尿管镜术后结石清除率及肾脏出血相关并发症。结果:管路封堵器组碎石成功率95.9%(94/98),对照组碎石成功率81.0%(81/100),两组有统计学差异(P=0.0011)。碎石成功后管路封堵器组出现3例(3.2%)肾脏破裂出血,而对照组无肾脏破裂出血,两组无统计学差异(P=0.1048)。结论:辅助应用管路封堵器能提高输尿管镜对于输尿管上段结石的碎石成功率;其使用并没有增加术后肾脏出血并发症的发生。     

The use of alpha-blockers for the treatment of nephrolithiasis

Medical expulsion therapy has been shown to be a useful adjunct to observation in the management of ureteral stones. Alpha-1-adrenergic receptor antagonists have been studied in this role. Alpha-1 receptors are located in the human ureter, especially the distal ureter. Alpha-blockers have been demonstrated to increase expulsion rates of distal ureteral stones, decrease time to expulsion, and decrease need for analgesia during stone passage. Alpha-blockers promote stone passage in patients receiving shock wave lithotripsy, and may be able to relieve ureteral stent-related symptoms. In the appropriate clinical scenario, the use of alpha-blockers is recommended in the conservative management of distal ureteral stones.     

Management of vesicoureteral reflux

Four cases of vesicoureteral reflux are discussed by prominent pediatric urologists. The condition can range from minimal reflux into the distal ureter to massive reflux causing tortuosity of the ureter and hydronephrosis. Treatment options range from medical management to tapering of the ureter with reimplantation. The cross-trigonal technique is popular among pediatric urologists, and the Politano-Leadbetter technique is a very successful technique that has stood the test of time. The extravesical approach to ureteral reimplantation reduces morbidity, shortens hospital stays, reduces medical costs, and maintains the high success rates of the intravesical techniques. Subureteric injection of bulking agents to correct the reflux holds promise as an alternative to open surgery, but presents the challenge of identifying the ideal bulking agent.     

Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy: first 1000 cases at the London Stone Clinic.

One thousand patients underwent extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for renal and ureteric calculi at this clinic. An overall success rate of 91.8% was achieved (stone free or less than 2 mm fragments at three months) and for stones measuring 1 cm 96.3%. Lithotripsy produced extremely low morbidity, and no deaths have occurred at the clinic. Patients who had lithotripsy alone had a mean hospital stay of three days and in most instances were able to perform their full range of activities on discharge. Planned combination of lithotripsy with minimally invasive endourological procedures such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy and ureterorenoscopy has allowed us to extend the range of treatable cases to include large stones. Prophylactic use of Double-J ureteric stents in selected cases has reduced the incidence of obstruction by stone fragments after lithotripsy, thereby decreasing morbidity and hospital stay.     

侧卧体位下经皮肾穿刺取石术联合经尿道输尿管镜取石术治疗复杂上尿路结石的临床应用价值

目的：探讨侧卧体位下经皮肾穿刺取石术联合经尿道输尿管镜取石术治疗复杂上尿路结石的可行性及临床应用价值。方法：回顾性分析2009年8月至2011年9月我院采用侧卧体住下经皮肾穿刺取石术联合经尿道输尿管镜取石术治疗复杂上尿路结石患者52例的临床资料：患者同时存在肾脏铸型结石或多发结石和或输尿管上段结石,单个结石最大径8-30mm。结果：平均手术时间60分钟（50—120分钟）;术前血红蛋白116±30g／L,术后第一天复查105±26g／L,无大出血需要输血病例;一次结石取净率为86．5％（45／52）,总取净率为92．3％（48／52）。结论：侧卧体位下经皮肾穿刺取石术及经尿道输尿管镜取石术两种术式联合应用具有可行性及互补性,在预防及减少术中出血、获得清晰的手术视野、减少灌注液外渗、增加结石清除速度及碎石成功率、缩短手术时间、减少术后发热等方面疗效显著,为治疗复杂上尿路结石提供了一个可行的新方法。     

输尿管镜下钬激光治疗输尿管结石疗效分析

目的:探讨输尿管镜下钬激光治疗输尿管结石的疗效。方法:2010年2月到2012年8月我院共收治输尿管结石患者60例,随机分为治疗组与对照组,每组各30例。对照组采用传统的冲击波碎石手术进行治疗,治疗组则采用输尿管镜钬激光治疗。观察两组患者的手术时间、住院时间、结石排除情况和尿常规等指标的变化情况,并评定患者的治疗效果。结果:治疗组患者的手术时间为(46.25±24.53)min与住院时间(3.51±0.62)d明显少于对照组手术时间(54.93±20.81)min,与住院时间(4.90±1.26)d,组间对比差异明显(P0.05)。治疗组的有效率与对照组的有效率分别为96.7%和86.7%,组间对比差异明显(P0.05)。结论:输尿管镜下钬激光治疗输尿管结石具有手术快、创伤少、恢复快等优点,值得推广应用。     

Optimizing Shock Wave Lithotripsy: A Comprehensive Review

Shock wave lithotripsy is a commonly used procedure for eradicating upper urinary tract stones in patients who require treatment. A number of methods have been proposed to improve the results of this procedure, including proper patient selection, modifications in technique, adjunctive therapy to facilitate elimination of fragments, and changes in lithotripter design. This article assesses the utility of these measures through an analysis of contemporary literature.Key Words: Shock wave lithotripsy, Upper urinary tract stones, ComminutionShock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is commonly utilized to treat patients with upper urinary tract stones. It is now clear that proper patient selection, modifications in treatment technique, and employment of adjunctive measures can be utilized to optimize SWL results. In addition, certain future changes in lithotripter design may prove to be beneficial. Herein, we review methods to improve SWL results.     

输尿管上段嵌顿性结石两种微创钬激光碎石术临床疗效对比研究

目的:探讨应用钬激光在输尿管镜碎石术及微创经皮肾穿刺取石术处理输尿管上段嵌顿性结石的疗效和并发症的比较。方法:2009年2月～2011年6月我院182例输尿管上段嵌顿性结石患者,应用钬激光经URL治疗85例,MPCNL治疗97例,对两种方法疗效进行临床评价比较。结果:MPCNL术中一期碎石清除率为(93/97)95.88%,5例残石者残石大小0.2～0.4 mm,术后1月结石清除率为(97/97)100%,平均手术时间75±29 min,平均住院时间为12±5 d,平均住院费用14589±3284 RMB;URL术一期碎石清除率为(39/85)45.88%,46例残石者残石大小0.3～1.5 mm,需术后联合体外冲击波碎石术等治疗排石,术后1月结石清除率为(72/85)84.71%,平均手术时间102±43 min,平均住院时间为6±3 d,平均住院费用9086±1259 RMB。MPCNL术中有1例因穿刺后出血改行二期MPCNL术。URL术中输尿管扭曲、狭窄、息肉出血视野模糊不清,需改行切开取石术6例,结石移位到肾内改行MPCNL术11例。结论:对于嵌顿性输尿管上段结石,采用MPCNL和URL联合钬激光治疗各有其优缺点。MPCNL安全、高效、并发症少、创伤小、结石清除率高;URL相对具有恢复快、住院时间短、费用较低等优点,但结石移位发生率、残石率较高,需其他辅助方式治疗结石。因此输尿管上段嵌顿性结石的手术方式选择应根据结石位置、大小、梗阻程度、肾积水量、患者经济状况,术前检查结果,充分评估手术风险和难度,结合患者个体差异,术者的经验制定出最佳治疗方案。     

输尿管软镜结合输尿管硬镜治疗复杂上尿路结石的效果评价及对预后的影响

目的 探讨输尿管软镜协同输尿管硬镜治疗复杂上尿路结石的临床效果.方法 选择我院收治的复杂上尿路结石患者96例,按入院顺序分为对照组和观察组,每组48例.对照组采取输尿管硬镜钬激光碎石术治疗,观察组采取输尿管软镜协同输尿管硬镜钬激光碎石术治疗.比较两组患者1次性碎石成功率、结石彻底清除率、炎症反应情况以及生活质量、住院时...     

The effect of shock wave lithotripsy on nitric oxide and malondialdehyde levels in plasma and urine samples

Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is accepted as the first treatment choice for most urinary stones, but it has adverse effects on the kidneys. The mechanisms underlying shock wave-induced renal injury have been discussed and include shear stress, thermal and cavitation effects and free radical formation. We investigated the effects of SWL on plasma and urinary nitrite, a stable metabolite of nitric oxide (NO), and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations. Between February and October 2004, 12 men and 8 women with renal calculi were treated using a Dornier MPL-9000 lithotriptor. The ages ranged from 22 to 45 years (average age: 33.7 years). Plasma and urinary NO and MDA levels were analysed before, immediately after, 30 and 60 min and 24 h after SWL. Plasma NO levels were higher than baseline levels immediately, and at 30, 60 min and 24 h after treatment (p = 0.016, p = 0.031, p = 0.033 and p = 0.045, respectively). Simultaneously, the mean urinary NO levels also showed significant elevation after SWL compared with baseline values, except for 24 h (p = 0.021, p = 0.023 and p = 0.048, respectively). The mean levels of plasma MDA showed statistically significant elevation immediately, and 30 and 60 min after SWL termination compared with pre-SWL values (p = 0.012, p = 0.008 and p = 0.012, respectively). Urinary MDA levels obtained immediately (p = 0.035), and 30 (p = 0.006) and 60 (p = 0.045) min after SWL were increased compared to pre-SWL values. We speculate that SWL treatment causes oxidative stress caused by renal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. Additionally, the increase of NO production may have prevented renal damage caused by vasoconstriction.     

Impact of Colic Pain as a Significant Factor for Predicting the Stone Free Rate of One-Session Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Treating Ureter Stones: A Bayesian Logistic Regression Model Analysis

Purpose

This study was conducted to evaluate colic pain as a prognostic pretreatment factor that can influence ureter stone clearance and to estimate the probability of stone-free status in shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) patients with a ureter stone.

Materials and Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 1,418 patients who underwent their first SWL between 2005 and 2013. Among these patients, 551 had a ureter stone measuring 4–20 mm and were thus eligible for our analyses. The colic pain as the chief complaint was defined as either subjective flank pain during history taking and physical examination. Propensity-scores for established for colic pain was calculated for each patient using multivariate logistic regression based upon the following covariates: age, maximal stone length (MSL), and mean stone density (MSD). Each factor was evaluated as predictor for stone-free status by Bayesian and non-Bayesian logistic regression model.

Results

After propensity-score matching, 217 patients were extracted in each group from the total patient cohort. There were no statistical differences in variables used in propensity- score matching. One-session success and stone-free rate were also higher in the painful group (73.7% and 71.0%, respectively) than in the painless group (63.6% and 60.4%, respectively). In multivariate non-Bayesian and Bayesian logistic regression models, a painful stone, shorter MSL, and lower MSD were significant factors for one-session stone-free status in patients who underwent SWL.

Conclusions

Colic pain in patients with ureter calculi was one of the significant predicting factors including MSL and MSD for one-session stone-free status of SWL.     

Ureteral stent retrieval using the crochet hook technique in females

Introduction

We developed a method for ureteral stent removal in female patients that requires no cystoscopy or fluoroscopic guidance using a crochet hook. In addition, we also investigated the success rate, complications and pain associated with this procedure.

Methods

A total of 40 female patients (56 stents) underwent the removal of ureteral stents. All procedures were carried out with the patients either under anesthesia, conscious sedation, or analgesic suppositories as deemed appropriate for each procedure including Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL), Ureteroscopy (URS), Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and ureteral stent removal. At the time of these procedures, fluoroscopy and/or cystoscopy were prepared, but they were not used unless we failed to successfully remove the ureteral stent using the crochet hook. In addition, matched controls (comprising 50 stents) which were removed by standard ureteral stent removal using cystoscopy were used for comparison purposes.

Results

A total of 47 of the 56 stents (83.9%) were successfully removed. In addition, 47 of 52 (90.4%) were successfully removed except for two migrated stents and two heavily encrusted stents which could not be removed using cystoscopy. Ureteral stent removal using the crochet hook technique was unsuccessful in nine patients, including two encrustations and two migrations. Concerning pain, ureteral stent removal using the crochet hook technique showed a lower visual analogue pain scale (VAPS) score than for the standard technique using cystoscopy.

Conclusions

Ureteral stent removal using a crochet hook is considered to be easy, safe, and cost effective. This technique is also easy to learn and is therefore considered to be suitable for use on an outpatient basis.