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'
Completed
- Conditions
- Ureteral Calculi
- Registration Number
- NCT00517205
- Lead Sponsor
- Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
- Brief Summary
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).
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Prince of Wales Hospital
🇨🇳Hong Kong, China