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01-05-2008 | Case Report

Endovascular snare kit in the combined antegrade and retrograde management of ureteral avulsion: report of two cases

Authors: Filiberto Zattoni, Daniele Gasparini, Massimo Sponza, Claudio Valotto, Lorenzo Ruggera, Maria Angela Cerruto

Published in: Urolithiasis | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

We report the feasible and safe use of the Amplatz Goose Neck^® Snare kit for avulsed ureter retrieval during ureteroscopy. A 49-year-old lady and a 61-year-old man complaining of urolithiasis underwent ureteroscopy; following stone fragmentation, and basketing avulsion of the ureter occurred. Using the Amplatz Goose Neck^® Snare kit it was possible to place an indwelling ureteral catheter in both cases aiming at restoring the urinary upper tract continuity. The snare-assisted endovascular technique may be an interesting tool even in endourology for the management of ureteral avulsion. This endoscopic mini-invasive procedure makes it possible to avoid an immediate invasive surgical approach often resulting in nephrectomy, having time for planning a possible durable conservative treatment.

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Title: Endovascular snare kit in the combined antegrade and retrograde management of ureteral avulsion: report of two cases
Authors: Filiberto Zattoni
Daniele Gasparini
Massimo Sponza
Claudio Valotto
Lorenzo Ruggera
Maria Angela Cerruto
Publication date: 01-05-2008
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Urolithiasis / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 2194-7228
Electronic ISSN: 2194-7236
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-008-0137-5

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