Role of in situ alkalinization in the treatment of obstructive uric acid lithiasis

Chaabouni, M.N.; Smaoui, S.; Dahmoul, H.; Jemni, M.; Mhiri, M.N.; el Ouakdi, M.; Ayed, M.

Annales d'Urologie 26(6-7): 336-339

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4401
PMID: 1336942
Document Number: 390427
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.

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