Urological and Genital Diseases: Calculus of ureter Urological and Genital Diseases Calculus of ureter
Conditions
Interventions
All patients presenting for lithotripsy to an upper ureteric stone will be approached immediately prior to treatment regarding inclusion. A full explanation of the treatment and study protocol will be
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Any patient with a proximal ureteric stone (all stones located proximal to the sacroiliac joint) will be considered for inclusion.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Ureteric stent or nephrostomy in situ 2. Radiolucent stone 3. Any patient unable to lie supine or prone for any reason 4. < 16 years old
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Proximal ureteric stone passage rates at 2 weeks following first SWL treatment 2. Proximal ureteric stone passage rates at 2 weeks following second SWL treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Total time taken to perform treatment (time from first screening to discontinuation of shock wave delivery) 2. Power and number of shocks delivered per treatment 3. PCA (patient controlled analgesia) use 4. Complication rates and the number of ancillary procedures required in each group | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed