Abstract
The authors report a series of 9 reno-ureteral obstructive uric acid calculi with recourse first to percutaneous nephrostomy. After attempt of stone dissolution by in situ alkalinization, the role of such a method among other uric acid stones management techniques is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Bicarbonates / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Kidney Calculi / chemistry
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Kidney Calculi / complications
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Kidney Calculi / diagnostic imaging
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Kidney Calculi / therapy*
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Middle Aged
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Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / methods*
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Ureteral Calculi / chemistry
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Ureteral Calculi / complications
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Ureteral Calculi / diagnostic imaging
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Ureteral Calculi / therapy*
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Uric Acid*
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Urography