Ces Urol 2000, 4(2):5-8 | DOI: 10.48095/cccu2000006
Acute post ESWL-complications can be subdivided in complications due to shockwaves proper and complications due to stone fragmentation and fragment migration. As complications due to shockwaves proper we consider traumatic effects to kidney, lung, intestine, blood vessels and other organs or soft tissues. These traumatic effects are due to the direct exposure of these organs and tissues to shockwaves. Furthermore we consider the clinical side effects due to shockwaves. Urinary obstruction and septic complications are discussed as complications due to stone fragmentation and fragment migration. For each type of acute complication attention is given to predisposing factors, prevention and treatment. Knowledge and control of predisposing factors prove to be an extremely important means to avoid severe complications. Therefore considerable attention will be given to preventive measures. If, despite careful preventive measures complications do occur, it is important to be aware of the fact that most of them can be solved with minimally invasive techniques: modern stone management requires a judicious combination of ESWL and endourology.
Zveřejněno: 1. březen 2000