Journal of endourology
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Journal of endourology · Sep 2001
Benefits of ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy for the treatment of impacted ureteral stones.
Although new forms of lithotripsy, such as new-generation shockwave and laser lithotripsies, have recently been developed, the optimal treatment for impacted ureteral stones (IUS) remains controversial. We investigated, retrospectively, the outcome of IUS treated with ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy. ⋯ Impacted ureteral stones can be treated effectively with ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy in both the short and the long term.