Complementary Ureterorenoscopy after extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in proximal ureteral stones: success and complications.
Erhan DemirelliErcan OgredenDoğan Sabri TokÖzay DemirayMehmet KaradayıUral OguzPublished in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2022)
It was concluded that the application of shock wave lithotripsy before ureteroscopic lithotripsy in proximal ureter stones did not affect the success. Although the results are similar in terms of postoperative infection, shock wave lithotripsy application has been found to increase the risk of stone impaction into the mucosa and ureteral laceration.