Inferior polar nephrectomy for multi-recurrent inferior caliceal cystine lithiasis
Peyromaure, M.ël.; Thomas, J.; Thomas, E.; Fompeydie, D.; Debre, B.; Zerbib, M.
Progres en Urologie Journal de l'Association Francaise d'Urologie et de la Societe Francaise d'Urologie 13(4): 667-669
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1166-7087 PMID: 14650301 Document Number: 562606
The authors report a case of left inferior caliceal cystine stones, which recurred despite well conducted medical treatment, 12 extracorporeal lithotripsy sessions, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. A left lower pole nephrectomy was finally performed. No recurrence on the left side was observed with a follow-up of 3 years. However, the patient developed two recurrences of the right side.