[Role of in situ alkalinization in the treatment of obstructive uric acid lithiasis].

Authors :: Chaabouni MN
Smaoui S
Dahmoul H
Jemni M
Mhiri MN
el Ouakdi M
Ayed M
Source :: Annales d'urologie [Ann Urol (Paris)] 1992; Vol. 26 (6-7), pp. 336-9.
Publication Year :: 1992
Abstract: The authors report a series of nine reno-ureteral obstructive uric acid calculi initially treated by percutaneous nephrostomy. After attempting stone dissolution by in situ alkalinization, they discuss the place of such a method among the various treatments for uric acid stones.

Subjects :: Aged
Bicarbonates administration & dosage
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Middle Aged
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous standards
Radiography
Sodium administration & dosage
Sodium Bicarbonate
Therapeutic Irrigation
Treatment Outcome
Urinalysis
Urinary Calculi chemistry
Urinary Calculi diagnostic imaging
Bicarbonates therapeutic use
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous methods
Sodium therapeutic use
Uric Acid chemistry
Urinary Calculi therapy

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