Publications by authors named "Theodor Florin Pantilimonescu"
Efficacy and Safety of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) in Patients With Infected Ureterohydronephrosis Due to Ureteral Stones Following Double-J Catheter Insertion.
Alexandra Carina Bandac Anca Irina Ristescu Cristian Radu Costache Razvan Lucian Bobeica Theodor Florin Pantilimonescu
Cureus
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the impact of double-J ureteral catheters on the effectiveness and safety of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in patients with ureteral stones previously treated for infected hydronephrosis.
- Both study and control groups consisted of 40 patients each, matched for stone size, location, and body mass index, showing no significant difference in stone-free rates or complications after multiple ESWL sessions.
- Results suggest that double-J catheters do not significantly affect the efficacy or safety of ESWL in these patients, indicating they can be used without compromising treatment outcomes.
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