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Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy without retrograde ureteral catheterization for the treatment of pediatric upper ureteral stones: One case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traditional Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) typically involves the retrograde placement of a ureteral catheter. However, this procedure can present additional risks in pediatric patients. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 10-year-old boy, weighing 33 kg, diagnosed with a right upper ureteral stone complicated by hydronephrosis and urosepsis. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Tubeless PCNL without retrograde indwelling ureteral catheter was performed on the second day of hospitalization. CONCLUSION: This case applied tubeless PCNL without retrograde ureteral catheterization in a single prone position. The procedure was successful and safe.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110667

Authors: You Yuxuan, Zhang Wei, Hu Wen, Li Mingyong

Institutions: First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, University of South China

Language: English

Topic: Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800