PMID: 9424799Jan 10, 1998Paper

Lithostar Multiline. A multi-function lithotripter for ESWL and endourology: initial clinical experiences

Der Urologe. Ausg. A
U HaagR Hautmann

Abstract

After > 10,000 treatments-our HM3/4 and MPL 9000 have been replaced by the Siemens Lithostar multiline. As a ESWL center with ESWL as the primary treatment indication for all types of stones in kidney and ureter we report our initial experience with this new multifunctional lithotripter. The system consists of an electromagnetic shock-wave emitter (Focus 80 x 5 mm) and a digital fluoroscopy unit. Stone localization is achieved in a - 10 degrees and + 30 degrees position without movement of the patient. The treatment table itself allows most endourologic and percutaneous auxiliary procedures. Additionally, an intergrated inline ultrasound is available. From 10/94 to 08/95, 204 male and 96 female patients with a mean age of 50.7 (4-92) years underwent ESWL with the Lithostar multiline. The mean stone diameter was 10.3 (2-20) mm with 53% ureteral and 47% renal stones. 300 patients underwent 480 treatments (average shocks 3673, range 793-8000; mean energy level 5.5, range 1-9). Stone localization was achieved after 5 (1-39) min (mean fluoroscopy time 3.1 (0.5-16.2) min). In 92.7% no analgesic premedication was done, 56% of the patients needed no analgesics at all during ESWL. 44% received 8.1 (2-15) mg Piritramid intravenously. Epi...Continue Reading

Citations

Aug 31, 2006·Der Urologe. Ausg. A·C ChaussyS Thüroff
Aug 20, 2002·Journal of Endourology·Kurt KerblRalph V Clayman
Aug 14, 1999·Journal of Endourology·M L BendhackT Vögeli

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