Postoperative cystolithiasis in a case of cloacal malformation treated using an endoscopic pneumatic lithotripter through a combination of percutaneous and transurethral approaches

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2009 Apr:19 Suppl 1:S159-60. doi: 10.1089/lap.2008.0140.supp.

Abstract

Long-term management of patients with cloacal malformation is still challenging to pediatric surgeons and urologists. Recently, we experienced postoperative cystolithiasis in a case of cloacal malformation. All stones were removed successfully by using an endoscopic pneumatic lithotripter through a combined approach from the cystostomy and the narrow reconstructed urethra. To the best of our knowledge, this was the first time for this combined approach to be applied in a patient with cloacal malformation. It has a particular appeal because it is simple, safe, and minimally invasive.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cloaca / abnormalities*
  • Cloaca / surgery*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lithotripsy / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Urinary Bladder Calculi / etiology*
  • Urinary Bladder Calculi / therapy*