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Wei H, Shi X, Xu C, Li W, Zhang T, Huang Z, Yang J, Zhao X. Predictive value of NCCT quantitative analysis for proximal and middle impacted ureteral stones. Urolithiasis 2024; 52:120. [PMID: 39174805 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-024-01616-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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The purpose of the study was to explore the predictive value of preoperative quantitative NCCT analysis for proximal and middle ureteral stone impaction. Data of 128 patients who diagnosed with proximal and middle ureteral stones were analyzed. Stone size, upper diameter of the ureter(D1), lower diameter of the ureter (D2), CT attenuation of the ureter above the stone (HA, 'HU above'), CT attenuation of the ureter below the stone (HB, 'HU below'), CT attenuation values of the stone's proximal segments (C1), CT attenuation values of the stone's distal segments (C2), and ureteral wall thickness(UWT)were recorded. Logistic regression was used to perform univariate and multivariate analyses of the data to determine the independent predictors of proximal and middle ureteral stone impaction. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted to evaluate the predictive performance. Among the 128 patients, 52 (40.6%) had impacted stones, while 76 (59.4%) did not. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that stone size > 9.45 mm (OR = 1.372, 95% CI = 1.071-1.756, P = 0.012), UWT > 3.22 mm (OR = 4.217, 95% CI = 2.165 ~ 8.213, P < 0.001)、DDR > 2.10 (OR = 4.901, 95% CI = 1.797 ~ 13.365, P = 0.002)and HBA > 1.58 (OR = 5.237,95% CI = 1.502 ~ 18.259, P = 0.009)were independent risk factors for predicting ureteral stone impaction. In conclusion, stone size, UWT, DDR, and HBA show crucial predictive value for impaction of stones.
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- Haiyang Wei
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School of Zhengzhou University, No. 2 Jingba Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School of Zhengzhou University, No. 2 Jingba Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School of Zhengzhou University, No. 2 Jingba Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School of Zhengzhou University, No. 2 Jingba Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School of Zhengzhou University, No. 2 Jingba Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School of Zhengzhou University, No. 2 Jingba Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School of Zhengzhou University, No. 2 Jingba Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
- The Second Clinical Medical School of Zhengzhou University, No. 2 Jingba Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
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Popiolek M, Lidén M, Georgouleas P, Sahlén K, Sundqvist P, Jendeberg J. Radiological signs of stone impaction add no value in predicting spontaneous stone passage. Urolithiasis 2024; 52:114. [PMID: 39105826 PMCID: PMC11303465 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-024-01604-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Stone size and location are key factors in predicting spontaneous stone passage (SSP), but little attention has been paid to the influence of radiological signs of stone impaction (RSSI). This research aims to determine whether RSSI, alongside stone size, can predict SSP and to evaluate the consistency of ureteral wall thickness (UWT) measurements among observers. In this retrospective study, 160 patients with a single upper or middle ureteral stone on acute non-enhanced computed tomography (NCCT) were analysed. Patient data were collected from medical records. Measurements of RSSI, including UWT, ureteral diameters, and average attenuation above and below the stone, were taken on NCCT by four independent readers blind to the outcomes. The cohort consisted of 70% males with an average age of 51 ± 15. SSP occurred in 61% of patients over 20 weeks. The median stone length was 5.7 mm (IQR: 4.5-7.3) and was significantly shorter in patients who passed their stones at short- (4.6 vs. 7.1, p < 0.001) and long-term (4.8 vs. 7.1, p < 0.001) follow-up. For stone length, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) for predicting SSP was 0.90 (CI 0.84-0.96) and only increased to 0.91 (CI 0.85-0.95) when adding ureteral diameters and UWT. Ureteral attenuation did not predict SSP (AUC < 0.5). Interobserver variability for UWT was moderate, with ± 2.0 mm multi-reader limits of agreement (LOA). The results suggest that RSSI do not enhance the predictive value of stone size for SSP. UWT measurements exhibit moderate reliability with significant interobserver variability.
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- Marcin Popiolek
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden.
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, 701 85, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Iwahashi Y, Kohjimoto Y, Deguchi R, Wakamiya T, Yamashita S, Hara I. Area of hydronephrosis is a useful predictive factor of impacted ureteral stones. Urolithiasis 2024; 52:56. [PMID: 38564028 PMCID: PMC10987368 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-023-01526-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Ureteroscopic lithotripsy for impacted stones is challenging, but it is important to predict impacted stones preoperatively. Hydronephrosis, which is evaluated by a grading system, is often apparent in impacted stones. However, the currently used grading system is a qualitative evaluation. We, therefore, focused on a quantitative evaluation: the area of hydronephrosis. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the area of hydronephrosis could predict impacted stones more accurately than Society for Fetal Urology grade. We retrospectively identified 160 patients who underwent ureteroscopic lithotripsy for ureteral stones at our hospital between January 2014 and April 2022. Impacted stones were defined as stones fixed to the ureteral wall that could not be moved by means of ureteroscopic manipulation or water pressure. Of the 160 patients, 54 (33.8%) had impacted stones. Comparing patient characteristics, there were significant differences in stone size, ureteral wall thickness, Society for Fetal Urology grade, renal pelvic width and area of hydronephrosis (all P < 0.01). Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that area of hydronephrosis was the more significant predictive value (area under the curve 0.781) compared with Society for Fetal Urology grade (area under the curve 0.676, P < 0.01). Multivariate analysis revealed that significant independent predictive factors of impacted stones were thicker ureteral wall thickness and larger area of hydronephrosis (both P < 0.01). The area of hydronephrosis and ureteral wall thickness were significant predictors of impacted stones in patients undergoing ureteroscopic lithotripsy for ureteral stones. These factors may be useful for selecting the treatment and preoperative settings.
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- Yuya Iwahashi
- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan.
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Uzun E, Arabaci HB, Ceviz K, Koudonas A, Germiyanoglu RC, Senel S. Development of a new scoring system predicting medical expulsive therapy success on 4-10 mm distal ureteral stones: medical expulsive therapy stone score (METSS). Urolithiasis 2023; 52:8. [PMID: 38015235 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-023-01504-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Ureteral stone passage by using medical expulsive therapy (MET) are affected by numerous radiological and clinical parameters. We aimed to construct a scoring system, which would be based on clinical and computed tomography (CT)-derived data, to predict the success of the MET approach. 186 patients presenting to urology clinic or emergency department with unilateral single 4-10 mm distal ureteral stone and who had MET were included. All patients were divided into two groups as the MET-successful group and the MET-unsuccessful group. The success rate of MET was 67.2%. Stone size ≥ 6.5 mm, stone density > 1078 HU, ureteral wall thickness (UWT) > 2.31 mm, ureteral diameter (UD) > 9.24 mm, presence of periureteral stranding (PUS) and presence of diabetes mellitus (DM) were stated as the independent risk factors. Based on the regression coefficients on multivariate logistic regression analysis, 1 point for stone size > 6.5 mm, 2 points for stone density > 1078 HU, 2 points for UWT > 2.31 mm, 3 points for UD > 9.24 mm, 1 point for presence of PUS and 1 point for presence of DM were assigned to patients for each risk factor. Higher medical expulsive therapy stone score (METSS) indicated lower MET success. All patients were classified into three risk groups according to METSS: low risk (0-3 points; success percentage: 92.8%); intermediate risk (4-5 points; success percentage: 60.4%) and high risk (6-10 points; success percentage: 8.3%). The METSS seems to separate successfully the patients with a favorable or adverse constellation of factors.
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- Emre Uzun
- Department of Urology, Ankara City Hospital, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1604. Cadde No: 9, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ankara City Hospital, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1604. Cadde No: 9, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ankara City Hospital, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1604. Cadde No: 9, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- First Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Urology, Ankara City Hospital, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1604. Cadde No: 9, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Urology, Ankara City Hospital, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1604. Cadde No: 9, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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Wang J, Wang X, Zhong H, Xie W, Xi Q. Prospective observational study on the prognosis of ureteral lesions caused by impacted stones via dual-energy spectral computed tomography. Asian J Urol 2023; 10:534-540. [PMID: 38024436 PMCID: PMC10659980 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2022.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective Ureteral lesions caused by impacted ureteral stones are likely to result in postoperative ureteral stricture. On this basis, the study aimed to investigate if dual-energy spectral computed tomography can predict ureteral hardening caused by impacted stones and to explore the relationship between different types of ureteral lesions and the risk of ureteral stricture. Methods This prospective study collected data of 93 patients with impacted stones from hospital automation system during January 2018 to October 2019. They underwent an abdominal scan on a dual-energy spectral computed tomography. During surgery, the operator used ureteroscopy to identify ureteral lesions, which were classified into four categories: edema, polyps, pallor, and hardening. Seven months later, 90 patients were reviewed for the degree of hydronephrosis. Results Endoscopic observations revealed 38 (41%) cases of ureteral edema, 20 (22%) cases of polyps, 13 (14%) cases of pallor, and 22 (24%) cases of hardening. There were significant differences in hydronephrosis, the period of impaction, the calcium concentration of the ureter, and the slope of the spectral Hounsfield unit curve between the four groups. After that, we evaluated the factors associated with ureteral hardening and found that the calcium concentration of the ureter and hydronephrosis remained independent predictors of ureteral hardening. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that 5.3 mg/cm³ calcium concentration of the ureter is an optimal cut-off value to predict ureteral hardening. The result of follow-up showed that 80 patients had complete remission of hydronephrosis, with a complete remission rate of 61.9% (13/21) in the hardening group and 97.1% (67/69) in the non-hardening group (p<0.001). Conclusion Calcium concentration of the ureter is an independent predictor of ureteral hardening. Patients with ureteral hardening have more severe hydronephrosis after ureteroscopic lithotripsy. When the calcium concentration of the ureter is less than 5.3 mg/cm³, ureteral lesions should be actively treated.
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- Junjie Wang
- Department of Urology, The Sixth People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Rasheed Y, Nazim SM, Mirani KK, Zakaria M, Nasir MB. A Prospective Evaluation of the Association of Ureteral Wall Thickness With Intraoperative Stone Impaction in Ureteroscopy. Cureus 2023; 15:e35972. [PMID: 37041922 PMCID: PMC10082950 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Background and objective In this study, we aimed to analyze the association of ureteral wall thickness (UWT) measured on non-contrast CT (NCCT) with stone impaction as found in ureteroscopy (URS). Materials and methods We analyzed 43 patients who underwent URS and pneumatic/laser lithotripsy for ureteric stones from May to November 2022. The UWT was measured by an experienced radiologist on NCCT. Clinical predictors of the impacted stone were calculated by univariate and multivariate regression analysis. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was calculated for the UWT cutoff to apply it for impaction with different parameters. We also evaluated the association of intra- and postoperative parameters of the two groups with UWT. Results Out of the 43 patients with stones, 26 (60.46%) patients had impacted stones. Univariate analysis was used to analyze the site (left-sided stone impacted more commonly), stone size, stone density [Hounsfield unit (HU)], hydronephrosis, UWT, and duration between initial presentation and surgery, and multivariate analysis was utilized to assess stone density, as well as UWT's association with impacted stones. The ROC curve showed a cutoff of 3.5 mm for UWT with an accuracy of 0.83. High UWT (≥3.5 mm) was associated with a significantly lower stone-free rate, more complications, and mean operative time as compared to low UWT (<3.5 mm) (p<0.05). Conclusion Based on our findings, high UWT is associated with high rates of impacted stones and a lower stone-free rate when compared to low UWT.
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Akkas F, Sam E, Ayten A, Atar FA, Guner E. Can shock wave lithotripsy lead to impaction of ureteral stones? Minerva Urol Nephrol 2023; 75:85-91. [PMID: 33781025 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.21.04278-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND One of the underlying reasons for shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) resistance is the ureteral stone impaction. This study aimed to investigate the accuracy of the hypothesis, suggesting that SWL per se can be the reason for ureteral stone impaction. METHODS One hundred and seventy-six patients were enrolled in the study. Data of the patients (N.=50) treated with SWL and subsequent semirigid ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy (SULL) in our center between January 2014 and January 2020 were retrospectively reviewed compared with the data of the patients (N.=126) who underwent SULL without prior SWL treatment during the same period. Patients reported to have ureteral stone impaction during SULL were compared with those without stone impaction in terms of demographic parameters, stone characteristics and clinical data, including symptom duration and presence or absence of SWL history. RESULTS The success rate of SULL was determined as 80.1% (141/176). Univariable analysis revealed statistically significant differences between the patients with and without stone impaction concerning stone diameter, stone volume, pre-SULL SWL history, symptom duration and ureteral wall thickness (UWT). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that symptom duration and UWT were independent predictive factors for ureteral stone impaction. CONCLUSIONS Symptom duration and UWT are independent predictors of ureteral stone impaction. Symptom duration and UWT should be considered during treatment planning and informed consent process before proceeding with SULL.
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- Fatih Akkas
- Department of Urology, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University Erzurum, Turkey -
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- Department of Urology, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Abdrabuh AM, El-Agamy ESI, Elhelaly MA, Abouelgreed TA, Abdel-Al I, Youssof HA, Elatreisy A, Shalkamy O, Elebiary M, Agha M, Tagreda I, Alrefaey A, Elawadey E. Value of preoperative ureteral wall thickness in prediction of impaction of ureteric stones stratified by size in laser ureteroscopic lithotripsy. BMC Urol 2023; 23:3. [PMID: 36609272 PMCID: PMC9825030 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-022-01168-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the role of preoperative UWT in the prediction of impaction of ureteral stones stratified according to stone size in ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy. PATIENT AND METHODS This study included 154 patients submitted to URSL for ureteral stones. Radiological data comprised the presence of hydronephrosis, anteroposterior pelvic diameter (PAPD), proximal ureteric diameter (PUD), and maximum UWT at the stone site. Collected stone characteristics were stone size, side, number, site, and density. RESULTS The study included 154 patients subjected to URSL. They comprised 74 patients (48.1%) with impacted stones and 80 (51.9%) with non-impacted stones. Patients were stratified into those with stone size ≤ 10 mm and others with stone size > 10 mm. In the former group, we found that stone impaction was significantly associated with higher PAPD, PUD, and UWT. In patients with stone size > 10 mm, stone impaction was related to higher UWT, more stone number, and higher frequency of stones located in the lower ureter. ROC curve analysis revealed good power of UWT in discrimination of stone impaction in all patients [AUC (95% CI) 0.65 (0.55-0.74)] at a cut-off of 3.8 mm, in patients with stone size ≤ 10 mm [AUC (95% CI) 0.76 (0.61-0.91)] at a cut-off of 4.1 mm and in patients with stone size > 10 mm [AUC (95% CI) 0.72 (0.62-0.83)] at a cut-off of 3.0 mm. CONCLUSIONS Stratifying ureteric stones according to size would render UWT a more practical and clinically-oriented approach for the preoperative prediction of stone impaction.
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- Abdrabuh M. Abdrabuh
- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt ,Present Address: Armed forced Hospital, Alhada, Saudi Arabia
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt ,Present Address: Armed forced Hospital, Alhada, Saudi Arabia
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Assuit Branch, Assuit, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.411303.40000 0001 2155 6022Urology Department, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Gökalp F, Koraş Ö, Polat S, Şahan M, Eker A, Baba D, Bozkurt İH. Comparison of Preoperative Urine Culture and Intraoperative Renal Pelvis Culture in Patients Who Underwent Flexible Ureterorenoscopy. JOURNAL OF UROLOGICAL SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.4274/jus.galenos.2022.2021.0129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Deguchi R, Yamashita S, Iwahashi Y, Muraoka S, Kikkawa K, Kohjimoto Y, Hara I. The ratio of CT attenuation values of the ureter above/below ureteral stones is a useful preoperative factor for predicting impacted ureteral stones. Urolithiasis 2022; 50:643-649. [PMID: 35976424 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-022-01354-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Impacted stones typically make it difficult to perform ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL), so it is useful to preoperatively predict such impaction. We focused on CT attenuation values of the ureter above and below the stone ('HU above' and 'HU below') and calculated their ratio (HAB ratio; HU above/HU below ratio). The aim was to investigate whether HAB ratio could predict impacted stones preoperatively. Between 2011 and 2019, 171 patients from our hospital that had URSL for ureteral stones with pretreatment non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) were retrospectively identified. Ureteral wall thickness (UWT), ureteral wall volume (UWV) and HAB ratio ('HU above' divided by 'HU below') were recorded. Impacted stones were defined as fixed stones that did not move by means of ureteroscopic manipulation or water pressure. Of the 171 procedures, 46 (27%) involved patients with impacted stones. Comparing patient characteristics and stone parameters according to impaction status, factors with significant difference included grade of hydronephrosis, UWT, and HAB ratio (all P < 0.01). Multivariate analysis indicated that significant independent predictors of impacted stones were thicker UWT and lower HAB ratio (all P < 0.01). HAB ratio was a significant preoperative predictor of stone impaction in patients undergoing URSL for ureteral stones. HAB ratio may be informative for selecting the treatment and preoperative preparations.
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- Ryusuke Deguchi
- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan.
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1, Kimiidera, Wakayama, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan
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Aghaways I, Ibrahim R, Bapir R, Salih RQ, Salih KM, Abdulla BA. The role of inflammatory serum markers and ureteral wall thickness on spontaneous passage of ureteral stone < 10 mm: A prospective cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 80:104198. [PMID: 36045783 PMCID: PMC9422225 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Ureteral stone is a worldwide disease and accounts for 20% of all urolithiasis. There is a widespread discussion on the preferred initial treatment method, whether medical or surgical, and each has its pros and cons. In this study, we aimed to assess the role of both ureteral wall thickness around the stone and inflammatory markers in guiding the decision-making process. Methods In this prospective study, 161 patients who presented with ureteric colic and were diagnosed with ureteral stone with NCCT were included. UWT around the stone was measured, and the NLR and PLR were calculated. The patients were given a single daily dose of tamsulosin 0.4 mg for 4 weeks with weekly follow-up to determine SSP or failure. Results Of the 161 patients with a mean age 40.12 ± 12.36 SD, 55.9% had a spontaneous stone passage. Receiver operating characteristics showed a cut off value of 2.45 mm UWT of non SSP patients with an 83% sensitivity and 86% specificity. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between higher NLR, PLR and increased UWT (Pearson correlation of 0.314 and 0.426 respectively). The combined higher NLR, PLR and increased UWT were associated with failure of SSP (p-value <0.001). Conclusion Many factors play a role in decision making for management of ureteral stones. Our study concludes that patients with high NLR, PLR, and UWT around the stone have lesser chance of SSP using MET. Their rise can be used as predictors to decide early intervention. Ureteral stone is a worldwide disease and accounts for 20% of all urolithiasis. Impacted ureteral stones occupy the majority of emergency department visits due to urolithiasis. The role of inflammatory serum markers and UWT around the stone on spontaneous passage are controversial.
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- Ismaeel Aghaways
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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- Department of Urology, Sulaymaniyah Surgical Teaching Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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- Department of Urology, Sulaymaniyah Surgical Teaching Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- U-merge Ltd. (Urology in Emerging Countries), London, UK
- Corresponding author. Doctor city, building 4, apartment 23, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
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- Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Iraqi Board for Medical Specialties, Department of Surgery, Sulaymaniyah Center, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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- Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- Kscien Organization, Hamdi Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan, Iraq
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Yamashita S, Inoue T, Kohjimoto Y, Hara I. Comprehensive endoscopic management of impacted ureteral stones: Literature review and expert opinions. Int J Urol 2022; 29:799-806. [PMID: 35475562 DOI: 10.1111/iju.14908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Treatment of urolithiasis, a benign disease, requires high efficacy and safety. Endoscopic treatment of impacted ureteral stones remains a challenging procedure for urologists, despite recent remarkable advances in surgical technology in treatment of urolithiasis. The success rate of endoscopic treatment in patients with impacted stones is reported to be lower than that in patients with nonimpacted stones. Moreover, the presence of stone impaction is associated with high rates of intraoperative and postoperative complications. The best management for patients with impacted ureteral stones should therefore be devised based on the latest knowledge and techniques. The present review focuses on the preoperative prediction of stone impaction, the safest and most effective endoscopic surgical procedures, and the most appropriate management for postoperative ureteral strictures. We overview comprehensive endoscopic management for impacted ureteral stones based on literature review and expert opinions.
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- Department of Urology, Hara Genitourinary Hospital, Kobe, Japan.,Department of Urology, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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Comparing the effects of different amounts of fluid treatments in addition to analgesia in patients admitted to the emergency department with renal colic: A randomized study. MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.5472/marumj.1061180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Kırlı EA, Bülbül E, Kaygısız O, Yeni S, Can G, Tutar O, Onal B. Ureteral wall thickness at the stone site: A critical predictor of success and complications in children undergoing semi-rigid ureteroscopy. J Pediatr Urol 2021; 17:796.e1-796.e8. [PMID: 34750075 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2021.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We retrospectively assessed the role of ureteral wall thickness (UWT) at the ureteral stone site in predicting the stone-free status and the complication rates in children undergoing semi-rigid ureterorenoscopy (URS). PATIENTS AND METHODS The children who underwent URS and had undergone non-contrast abdominal computerized tomography before the URS were included in the study. The following protocol was used to determine the outcome. Immediately before removing the stent, all children were evaluated by ultrasound (US) and plain film (KUB) for residual stones in the upper urinary tract and after removing the double J stent, the presence of stone fragments in the ureter was checked with URS. The children were considered stone-free if no residual fragments were identified in radiologic imaging and the evaluation of the ureter by URS. The case was accepted as a failure if any fragments were seen on immediate US, KUB, and/or during URS just after the stent removal. The patients who could not complete the standard primary URS procedure due to stone-related reasons (patients for whom we could not pass the safety guidewire behind the stone and/or the procedure was terminated due to pyuria during the procedure) were also accepted as a failure. The possible factors related to the patient, stone, ureter, and the operation that could affect the outcome and the complications following the URS were evaluated. RESULTS The children's median age was six years (1-17 years). Among the 89 children included in the study, 69 (78%) were stone-free, and 20 (22%) presented residual stone after the first URS session. The ROC analysis revealed that a UWT value of 4.5 mm (sensitivity 60%, specificity 92%) was the optimal cut-off value predictive of the URS outcome. The regression analysis revealed UWT >4.5 mm (p = 0.006) and multiple stone presentation (p = 0.005) as independent risk factors for residual stone. Complications were detected in 15 (17%) children. Thick ureteral wall (p = 0.012) and longer operative time (p = 0.016) were defined as the independent risk factors for complications. DISCUSSION Increased UWT is associated with the adverse outcomes of URS due to tissue hypertrophy, edema, and mucosal bleeding may cause difficulty in removing the stone. The thick ureteral wall might increase the risk of complications due to the necessity of manipulating the instruments or the involuntary forceful use of instruments while removing the stone. CONCLUSION UWT was the only independent variable affecting both increased failure and complication rates in children undergoing URS.
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- Elif Altınay Kırlı
- Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Turkey.
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- Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Department of Urology, Turkey.
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- Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine Department of Urology, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Turkey.
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- Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Turkey.
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Erdogan A, Keskin E, Sambel M, Polat S, Koçak M, Kılınç Ö. Development of a Novel Nomogram and a Simple Scoring System Using Ureteral Jet Flow to Predict Impacted Ureteral Stone. J Endourol 2021; 35:1701-1709. [PMID: 33913742 DOI: 10.1089/end.2021.0168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To examine the efficacy of ureteral jet flow measured by Doppler ultrasonography (USG) together with radiological parameters obtained by non-contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) in predicting whether a ureteral stone is impacted. MATERIAL-METHOD A total of 178 patients that met the criteria were included in the study. Stone size, location, grade of hydronephrosis, HU values of the stone and the proximal and distal parts of the stone, and ureteral wall thickness (UWT) were obtained from non-contrast enhanced abdominal CT images. Ureteral jet flows (Vmax) were measured and recorded by Doppler USG. Thirty-eight cases in which the guide wire or opaque contrast material could not pass beyond the stone were included in the impacted ureteral stone (IUS) group while the remaining 140 patients constituted the non-impacted ureteral stone (non-IUS) group. RESULTS Significant independent predictors of IUS were determined as stone size [odds ratio (OR): 2.23, p=0.020), ureteral HU value under the stone (OR: 1.11, p=0.014), UWT (OR: 5.66, p=0.009), anteroposterior diameter (OR: 1.23, p=0.033), and the Vmax value of the stone side (OR: 0.76, p=0.011). The proposed scoring system predicted IUS with 89% sensitivity and 91% specificity at a cut-off value 11.5. CONCLUSION Determining whether a ureteral stone is impacted is important in deciding on the optimal treatment modality. The nomogram and scoring system that we created based on the data which were obtained with non-invasive methods can predict IUS with high sensitivity and specificity.
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- Abdullah Erdogan
- Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, 162315, Department of Urology, Erzincan, Erzincan, Turkey;
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- Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, 162315, Department of Urology, Erzincan, Erzincan, Turkey;
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- Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, 162315, Department of Urology, Erzincan, Erzincan, Turkey;
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- Amasya University, 111366, Department of Urology, Amasya, Turkey;
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- Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, 162315, Department of Radiology, Erzincan, Erzincan, Turkey;
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- Silvan State Hospital, Department of Radiology, Diyarbakır, Turkey;
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Jones P, Pietropaolo A, Chew BH, Somani BK. Atlas of scoring systems, grading tools and nomograms in Endourology: A comprehensive overview from The TOWER Endourological Society research group. J Endourol 2021; 35:1863-1882. [PMID: 33878937 DOI: 10.1089/end.2021.0124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION With an increase in the prevalence of kidney stone disease (KSD), there has been a universal drive to develop reliable and user-friendly tools such as grading systems and predictive nomograms. An atlas of scoring systems, grading tools and nomograms in Endourology is provided in this paper. METHODS A comprehensive search of world literature was performed to identify nomograms, grading systems and classification tools in endourology related to KSD. Each of these were reviewed by the authors and have been evaluated in a narrative format with details on those which are externally validated and their respective citation count on google scholar. RESULTS A total of 54 endourological tools have been described in our atlas of endourological scoring systems, grading tools and nomograms. Of the tools, 23 (43%) are published in the last 3 years showing an increasing interest in this area. This includes 5 for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), 6 for flexible ureteroscopy (fURS), 3 for semi-rigid URS (sURS), 9 for shockwave lithotripsy (SWL), 2 for stent encrustations, 3 for intra-operative appearance at the time of URS and 3 to classify intra-operative ureteric injury. There were 3 tools for renal colic assessment, one each for prediction of future stone event, stone classification and stone impaction and 2 for need of emergency intervention in ureteric stone. While 2 tools are related to stone recurrence, 6 are related to post-procedural complications. There are now 2 tools for simulation in endourology and 5 for patient reported outcome measures (PROMS). CONCLUSIONS A number of reliable and established tools exist currently in endourology. Each of these offers their own respective advantages and disadvantages. While nomograms and scoring systems can help in the decision making, these must be tailored to individual patients based on their specific clinical scenarios, expectations and informed consent.
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- Patrick Jones
- Haukeland University Hospital, 60498, Urology, Bergen, Norway;
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, 7425, Urology, Southampton, Southampton , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;
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- University of British Columbia, Urologic Sciences, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada;
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, 7425, Urology, Southampton, Southampton , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.,University of Southampton, 7423, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;
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Can ureteral wall thickness (UWT) be used as a potential parameter for decision-making in uncomplicated distal ureteral stones 5-10 mm in size? A prospective study. World J Urol 2021; 39:3555-3561. [PMID: 33738575 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-021-03608-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the correlation between ureteral wall thickness (UWT) and stone passage (SP) and its cut-off value in distal uncomplicated ureteral stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS In the prospective study from January 2019 to January 2020 at a tertiary care hospital, we reviewed 212 patients aged above 18 years with single, symptomatic, radiopaque, and distal ureteric stone sized 5-10 mm, who were treated with MET (Silodosin 8 mg once daily) until SP or a maximum of 4 weeks. There were 2 groups: responders and non-responders. Demographic data of the patients and all stone radiological parameters including stone size, laterality, density, UWT, the diameter of the ureter proximal to the stone (PUD), and the degree of hydronephrosis were recorded and compared between the 2 groups. RESULTS There were 126 (59.4%) in the responder group and 86 (40.6%) in the non-responder group. On univariate analysis, gender, stone density, stone size, PUD, UWT, and the degree of hydronephrosis were significant factors for stone passage. However, using multivariate analysis, only UWT and the degree of hydronephrosis were significant. ROC analysis showed that 3.75 mm is the cut-off value for UWT, with 86% and 87.3% sensitivity and specificity, respectively. CONCLUSIONS UWT and hydronephrosis can be used as potential predictors for SP and can help with decision-making in patients with uncomplicated 5-10 mm lower ureteric stones.
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Predictive value of ureteral wall thickness (UWT) assessment on the success of internal ureteral stent insertion in cases with obstructing ureteral calculi. Urolithiasis 2021; 49:359-365. [PMID: 33388820 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-020-01233-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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To evaluate the possible role of ureteral wall thickness (UWT) assessment in the prediction of the success for stent placement in cases with obstructing ureteric stones. 227 adult patients with a single unilateral obstructing ureteral stone requiring internal ureteral stent placement were included. In addition to stone size, the ureteric wall thickness at the impacted stone site and the degree of hydronephrosis were also assigned on CT images. Patients were divided into two subgroups: Group 1: patients in whom internal ureteral stent could not be passed beyond the stone and Group 2: patients in whom an internal ureteral stent was passed successfully. The possible relationship between the UWT values and the success of stent placement, degree of hydronephrosis were comparatively evaluated. The majority of the stones were located in the proximal ureter in Group 1 and the degree of hydronephrosis was also higher in these cases. Moreover, while the mean value of UWT calculated on CT images was 4.3 ± 0.9 mm in Group 1, this value was noted to be 2.5 ± 0.8 mm in cases of group 2. A cutoff UWT value of 3.35 mm was highly predictive for the stent insertion and cases with higher values required additional procedures or percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement. UWT value calculated at the obstructing stone site was found to be predictive enough for the likelihood of internal ureteral stent passage with high sensitivity and specificity. This evaluation may enable the urologist to make the best decision for urinary diversion in such cases.
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Amasyali AS, Groegler J, Hajiha M, Shah M, Alsyouf M, Stokes P, Belay R, Maldonado J, Baldwin DD. What Guidewire Is the Best for Bypassing an Impacted Ureteral Stone? J Endourol 2020; 34:629-636. [PMID: 32070125 DOI: 10.1089/end.2020.0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction and Objectives: To determine the optimal guidewire for bypassing an impacted ureteral stone. Materials and Methods: Three different benchtop models of varying impaction (300, 362, and 444 mm Hg pressure) were used to compare the ability of 13 different guidewires to bypass an impacted ureteral stone. In the first and second models, we recorded the maximum force required to bypass the stone. In the first model (300 mm Hg) 10 new wires for each of the 13 types were advanced past a ureteral stone using a series 5 digital force gauge. In the second model (362 mm Hg), the top 5 performing guidewires were similarly tested. In the third model (444 mm Hg), 5 attending urologists and 5 urology residents (blinded to wire type) compared the 13 guidewires and rated the wire performance using a Likert scale. Statistical analysis was performed with analysis of variance and the chi-square test. Results: In the first model, there was a significant difference between wires (p < 0.001) with the lowest mean force to bypass a stone seen in the Glidewire (0.117 ± 0.02 lbs) and HiWire (0.130 ± 0.01 lbs). Of the five wires tested in the second model, the Glidewire (0.24 ± 0.09 lbs) and UltraTrack (0.40 ± 0.35 lbs) both required less force than the other three wires (p = 0.018). In the third model, only two wires (Roadrunner and Glidewire) bypassed the impacted stone in 100% of trials. When comparing standard, hybrid, and hydrophilic wires, the hydrophilic had the highest success rate (standard = 0%, hybrid = 36.67%, and hydrophilic = 70.67%; p = 0.000) and Likert score (standard = 1.03, hybrid = 2.38, and hydrophilic = 3.24; p = 0.000). Hydrophilic wires required the least time to bypass the stone (hybrid = 82.81 seconds vs hydrophilic = 45.37 seconds, p = 0.000). Conclusions: In this benchtop study, standard wires performed poorly and hybrid wires were not as effective as hydrophilic wires. The Glidewire required the least force, the shortest insertion time, and had the highest surgeon satisfaction rating.
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- Akin S Amasyali
- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health System, Loma Linda, California
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