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  • Title: [Urological treatment of urolithiasis in children].
    Author: Robert M, Avérous M.
    Journal: Arch Pediatr; 1994 Jun; 1(6):596-601. PubMed ID: 7994354.
    Abstract:
    Endo-urological techniques and extracorporeal shock waves lithotripsy (ESWL) have dramatically improved the management of urolithiasis in children. ESWL has been shown to be safe and effective, achieving a stone clearance rate up to 85% with minimal short-term morbidity, and this non-invasive method has become the first-line treatment for most upper urinary tract calculi in children. However, it long-term effects on kidney function and growth remain unknown, and its repeated use should therefore be restricted. Endo-urological techniques, mainly percutaneous procedures and ureteroscopy, and surgical procedures, are only indicated for large multiple stones, or secondary stones needing simultaneous treatment of an underlying uropathy.
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