UROLITHIASIS URINARY STONES Prof./ Abdellatif Zayed Urology Department , Faculty of Medicine , Zagazig University
Objectives Etiology of stone formation Types of urinary stones Manage a case of acute renal colic Diagnosis Treatment Calcular anuria. When referral to a urologist is warranted? Preventive measures to avoid recurrence
Urinary stones are the third most common urinary tract disease exceeded by UTI and BPH 2-4% of general population Male : female 3:1 Age: 20:40 year old Family history is + ve in 25% Incidence
Types of Urinary Stones Calcium containing stones: Calcium oxalate stone Calcium phosphate stone Infection stone (Struvite stone) Non-calcium containing stones: Uric acid stone Cystine stone
Cystine stone A rare faint radiopaque stone appears as ground-glass in KUB. Formed in acidic urine
A radio opaque stone and form in alkaline urine Due to infection by urease producing organisms The urease splits urea so ammonium is formed Chemical analyses of the stones shows: c alcium, m agnesium, a mmonium, and p hosphate (three cations and one anion) Forms stag horn stones Infection stone (Struvite stone)
Staghorn stone
Staghorn stone
Stag horn stone
Typically, radiolucent stone Formed in acidic urine Represent about 10% of cases. Uric acid stone
Clinical features
Renal pain: Colicky in nature Sudden onset and offset In the flank Not related to posture Referred to ipsilateral testis, labia majora Upper GIT symptoms (nausea and vomiting) History of similar attacks or stone passage Clinical features
Differential diagnosis of renal colic: Myalgia Radiculitis Appendicitis Intestinal obstruction
Complications : Obstructive uropathy Calculus anuria Renal failure. Infection Malignancy: SCC due to chronic irritation by long standing stone
Laboratory studies Urine analysis. Renal function tests (urea and creatinine) Uric acid Serum calcium Parathyroid hormone.
Plain X-ray of abdomen (KUB): Calcium containing stones: appear as radio opaque shadows (similar to the bone) Non-calcium containing stones (not seen in the film or appear faint as in case of cystine stone due to sulfur content) Imaging studies
KUB
DD of radio-opaque calculi in X ray: Phleboliths (calcified thrombi in pelvic veins) Gall bladder stones overlying right kidney Calcified mesenteric lymph nodes Pancreatic calcification Renal artery calcification
Abdominal ultrasonography The stone may be seen in the kidney, ureter or urinary bladder (Echogenic foci with posterior acoustic shadowing) 2ry sign as hydronephrosis or hydroureter due to obstruction
US
CT
CT without contrast (Spiral CT) The gold standard diagnostic tool. The single imaging technique in emergency diagnosis of acute renal colic Determine the size and location of the stone Assess the density of the stone in HU
Advantages of spiral CT Rapid procedure and no contrast Very high diagnostic accuracy It can show all types of stones Provide indirect signs on the degree of obstruction Provide information on non urinary causes
Intravenous urography (IVU) It is time consuming Contrast is nephrotoxic Not suitable in case of renal impairment Has been largely replaced by non-contrast CT
Medical treatment NSAIDs are effective in case of renal colic Morphine or pethidine may be required Chemolysis : alkalizing agents orally can dissolve uric acid stone Allopurinol for gout Treatment
A non-invasive outpatient procedure Shock waves generated outside the body are focused on the stone Shock wave energy fragments the stone to multiple small size gravels Renal stone < 2cm in a patent urinary tract is suitable for ESWL ESWL
ESWL is not suitable for Large stone Presence of distal obstruction
Per Cutaneous Nephro Lithotomy (PCNL) A tract is created percutaneously to the Kidney under X-Ray screening control
PCNL
Stone fragmentation tools Pneumatic lithotrite Laser lithotrite Ultrasound lithotrite
Open Surgery: Open surgery is rarely indicated Needs prolonged hospital stay
URETERAL STONE
URETERAL STONES Hospital admission is case of: Oral analgesics are insufficient Ureteral stone in a solitary Ureteral stone + UTI NSAIDs: first line ttt for pain Antiemetic: IVF: in case of dehydration
Treatment of ureteral stone Alpha blockers: facilitate passage of stone ESWL: for stone in the upper ureter Endoscopy: for stone in the lower ureter Open surgery if there is ureteral stricture
Ureteroscopy
CALCULAR ANURIA Means NO urine flow from the kidney to the bladder because of obstruction of the both ureters / or the ureter of a single functioning kidney by calculi It is a serious urologic emergency
Treatment of calculary anuria By-pass the obstruction: Fixation of JJ stent or nephrostomy Remove the stone: After stabilization of general condition Manage post-obstructive diuresis
Bladder stone
Jackstone
Treatment Cystolitholapaxy : the stones to be broken and removed using a cystoscope Open Cystolithotomy
Immediate referral to urologist Medical analgesia is insufficient When sepsis is suspected UTI + obstructive uropathy Bilateral obstruction Calculary anuria Pregnancy or have delayed menstruation Comorbidities or > 60-year-old
Measures to prevent recurrence of stones Life style modification: Plenty fluid intake Fluids should be throughout the day Balanced diet: High in fiber and vegetables Normal calcium content Limited sodium and animal protein
Citrate supplementation and diuretics: Thiazide diuretics Allopurinol Citrate supplementation potassium levels and liver enzymes should be monitored to detect potentially serious adverse effects of citrate
Conclusions Urolithiasis is the third most common disease Causes: Ca, oxalate, uric acid, or UTI Clinical : renal colic + upper GIT symptoms Basic test: Urinalysis, US and spiral CT Medical ttt : NSAIDs, alkalinizing agents ESWL PCNL Endoscopy
Calcular anuria Immediate referral to urologist Measures to prevent recurrence of stones