Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Pediatric Urolithiasis: A Single Institution Experience
Journal Title: New Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
Purpose: This retrospective study evaluated the presentations of urolithiasis and effectiveness of ESWL for urolithiasis in pediatric population. Materials and Methods: We analyzed the records of 68 children treated with ESWL for urolithiasis in our hospital during the year 2012 to 2017. Results: Among the 68 children, 49 are males and 19 are females. Common presenting symptoms are abdominal pain or flank pain, nausea or vomiting, microscopic or macroscopic hematuria and fever. Stone clearance rate of 95.6% is noted after the first sitting of ESWL. Conclusion: ESWL is effective and safe method in pediatric urolithiasis in our hospital.
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Ravikumar Ayyanara
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