Study on 'The Use of Non-contrast Helical Computerized Tomogram in Predicting Treatment Outcomes of Upper Ureteric Stone by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Using the Sonolith 4000+ Lithotripter'

The purpose of this research is to assess the role of non-contrast helical computerized tomogram in predicting the treatment outcome of upper ureteric stone by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).

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Key information

Conditions

Ureteral Calculi Calculi Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Male Urogenital Diseases Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Ureteral Diseases Ureterolithiasis Urinary Calculi Urogenital Diseases Urolithiasis Urologic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Prince of Wales Hospital

Hong Kong, China

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adult patient (> 18 years old)
With solitary upper ureteric stone (defined as ureter above the sacroiliac joint as seen on plain radiography) diagnosed by NCHCT *(* can have stones at the other site but the indexed stone is a solitary stone)
Size 5 to 15 mm in the maximal diameter as measured from plain radiography.
Planned for primary in-situ ESWL

Exclusion criteria

Patient contraindicated for ESWL - active urosepsis, coagulopathy, pregnant lady etc
Presence of percutaneous nephrostomy or ureteric stent
Suspected distal obstruction

Treatment and study plan

Non-contrast helical computerized tomogram (NCHCT)

Procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital Authority, Hong Kong

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

The Use of Non-contrast Helical Computerized Tomogram in Predicting Treatment Outcome of Upper Ureteric Stone by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Using the Sonolith 4000+ Lithotripter

Important dates

Study start: 2004
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Aug 16, 2007
Registry last updated: Jun 16, 2011

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