Prediction of success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of ureteric stones.

Objectives: To define the factors that affect the success rate of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for the treatment of ureteric stones.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2000 and December 2003, 468 patients with ureteric stones underwent in situ ESWL using Storz SL 20 lithotriptor. The results of treatment were evaluated after 3 months of follow-up.

Eosinophilic cystitis simulating invasive bladder cancer: a real diagnostic challenge.

Objectives: To report our experience with eosinophilic cystitis (EC) presented as invasive bladder cancer.

Materials And Methods: We recently treated three patients with bladder masses mimicking neoplasms and biopsy proved the diagnosis of EC. Data from our three patients were presented.