Symptoms/complaints Kidney stones are mainly found in the calyx system, where the kidney stones often do not cause any symptoms (so-called “silent” kidney stone). However, the kidney stone can also cause colic (wavelike, cramp-like pain with a pain-free interval) if it moves from the renal pelvis further into the ureter and passes through several narrow … Symptoms/complaints | Kidney stones
Kidney-Tx, NTX, NTPL = kidney transplant, renal transplantation A kidney transplant is the surgical implantation of a donor organ into a recipient. Kidney transplantation is required in cases of terminal renal dysfunction (terminal renal insufficiency). A distinction is made between live and cadaver donation, whereby in the former case relatives or close relatives donate one … Kidney Transplantation
Diagnosis To confirm the diagnosis of renal hypofunction or renal failure, among other things, the filtration rate of the kidney is determined, ultrasound and imaging procedures such as CT and MRI are used, and various laboratory parameters (creatinine, cystaine C, 24-hour urine collection) are determined. In individual cases, a piece of tissue is surgically removed … Diagnosis | Kidney Transplantation
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The kidney stone shatterer is used in one of the most successful treatment options for kidney stones of all types from a size of more than one centimetre and has a success rate of about 90%. This therapy is known as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWL) or lithotripsy. The disintegrator works according to the following … What is the best way to disintegrate kidney stones?
Which therapy for which stone? Renal calyx stone is usually not in need of therapy if there are no complaints, urinary retention or infection. In case of blood in the urine and non-treatable infection, as well as in certain occupational groups (pilots, professional drivers) ESWL renal pelvic stoneIn case of a stone (>5 mm) ESWL … Which therapy for which stone? | Therapy of kidney stones
Guidelines Pain that is acutely caused by kidney stones (so-called “colic”) requires direct drug therapy. Depending on the assessment of the pain, which can be done with the so-called pain scale, different medications are used according to the so-called step-by-step scheme. It is also possible to treat with certain medications during pregnancy. It is also … Therapy of kidney stones
2. surgical therapy Kidney stones can be shattered by shock waves generated outside the body without damaging the surrounding tissue. The shock waves are generated in different ways: either by underwater spark discharge, pulsed laser beams or by conversion of electromagnetic energy. The resulting shock waves must be focused so that the highest effectiveness is … 2. surgical therapy | Therapy of kidney stones