Solo extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for management of upper ureteral calculi with hydronephrosis.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) outcomes as a solo therapy in patients with upper ureteral calculi and varying degrees of hydronephrosis.

Materials And Methods: Eighty patients with upper ureteral calculi and a body mass index between 19.5 kg/m2 and 22.