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The University of Michigan experience with percutaneous nephrostolithotomy for urinary matrix calculi.

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Rowley, MW; Faerber, GJ; Wolf, JS
Published in: Urology
July 2008

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate commonalities in presentation and long-term efficacy of treatment by percutaneous nephrostolithotomy of matrix stones, a rare form of urinary calculi. METHODS: The clinical data of 9 consecutive patients with urinary matrix calculi in 11 kidneys treated at our institution between 1995 and 2007 were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: The matrix component in all 11 kidneys was successfully treated with percutaneous nephrostolithotomy, with few complications. Among 8 patients (9 kidneys) with follow-up, none has had recurrence of matrix stones after a mean follow-up of 3.8 years. Along with previously known risk factors for matrix stones, such as urinary tract infections and renal insufficiency, we identified smoking as another possible risk factor. Long-term antimicrobial prophylaxis was used in only 1 patient and thus does not seem necessary for prevention of recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: Matrix stone treatment with percutaneous nephrostolithotomy is durable and should remain the treatment modality of choice.

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Published In

Urology

DOI

EISSN

1527-9995

Publication Date

July 2008

Volume

72

Issue

1

Start / End Page

61 / 64

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Urology & Nephrology
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Kidney Calculi
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Child, Preschool
  • Child
  • Aged
 

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Rowley, M. W., Faerber, G. J., & Wolf, J. S. (2008). The University of Michigan experience with percutaneous nephrostolithotomy for urinary matrix calculi. Urology, 72(1), 61–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2007.12.080
Rowley, Michael W., Gary J. Faerber, and J Stuart Wolf. “The University of Michigan experience with percutaneous nephrostolithotomy for urinary matrix calculi.Urology 72, no. 1 (July 2008): 61–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2007.12.080.
Rowley, Michael W., et al. “The University of Michigan experience with percutaneous nephrostolithotomy for urinary matrix calculi.Urology, vol. 72, no. 1, July 2008, pp. 61–64. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.urology.2007.12.080.
Journal cover image

Published In

Urology

DOI

EISSN

1527-9995

Publication Date

July 2008

Volume

72

Issue

1

Start / End Page

61 / 64

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Urology & Nephrology
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Kidney Calculi
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Child, Preschool
  • Child
  • Aged