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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
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Prince of Wales Hospital

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Hong Kong, China

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