[TRANSURETHRAL URETEROLITHOTRIPSY FOR UPPER URINARY TRACT STONE IN SMALL CHILDREN WEIGHNING AROUND 10KG]

Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi. 2015 Oct;106(4):285-8. doi: 10.5980/jpnjurol.106.285.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Management strategy for upper urinary tract calculi in small children is still a matter controversial. We report successful management of ureteral stone with transurethral ureterolithotripsy (TUL) in 2 boys weighing around 10 kg. Case 1: A 2-year-old boy (78 cm in height, 9.6 kg in weight), who received hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone for the treatment of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, was referred to our hospital with a right 9-mm lower ureteral stone. For TUL, a 7.5 Fr rigid cystoscope was introduced into the ureter directly after dilation of the ureteral orifice. By using Holmium:YAG laser for lithotripsy, complete stone evacuation was achieved. Stone analysis showed the composition of calcium phosphate and calcium oxalate. Case 2: A 1-year-old boy (80 cm in height, 10.5 kg in weight) with neurofibromatosis type 1 was referred to our hospital with a left 7.5-mm ureteral stone at the ureteropelvic junction. TUL was performed using a 4.5 F rigid ureteroscope and Holmium:YAG laser. No residual stone was identified. Stone analysis showed the composition of calcium oxalate. TUL is a safe and feasible option for small children, even in boys weighing approximately 10 kg.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / drug therapy
  • Body Weight
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fludrocortisone / adverse effects
  • Fludrocortisone / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / adverse effects
  • Hydrocortisone / therapeutic use
  • Infant
  • Lithotripsy, Laser
  • Male
  • Urinary Calculi / chemically induced
  • Urinary Calculi / therapy*

Substances

  • Fludrocortisone
  • Hydrocortisone

Supplementary concepts

  • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency