Tag Archives: urology

Ureterolithotripsy

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jon Mikel Iñarritu

Basic equipment to perform semi-rigid (endoscopic) ureterolithotripsy for lithiasis of the lower third of the ureter. We use an ultra-thin uretero-renoscope and a lithotriptor (Swiss Lithoclast 2), the stone is fragmented and extracted from the ureter. Results are excellent. Soon, … Continue reading →

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Recto-Vesical Fistula

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jon Mikel Iñarritu

Recto-vesical fistula is an anomalous communication (fistulous tract) between the bladder and the rectum. The common etiologies are diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, irradiation, traumatic, bladder or colo-rectal cancer and tuberculosis. Common symptoms of presentation are fecaluria (presence of feces in the … Continue reading →

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Uric acid nephrolithiasis

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Jon Mikel Iñarritu

Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) affect approximately 12% of men and 5% of women during their lifetime. Nearly half of all first time stone formers will have another stone episode within the next four years. Stones can form when calcium, … Continue reading →

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