Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Performed on the Kidney Stone in a Patient With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Study

Abstract

A 68-year-old man with serious cervical kyphosis and dorsolumbar scoliosis due to ankylosing spondylitis was admitted with a stone 17 mm in size in left kidney lower calyx. A percutaneous nephrolithotomy operation was decided considering the size and location of stone and the anatomical deformities of patient. The kidney was accessed through monoplaner triangulation method by giving a special position of the patient's spinal deformity and stone was successfully removed. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a feasible method in ankylosing spondylitis patients in case that the right position is achieved. Each patient should be assessed individually deciding on treatment methods.

A Review on Kidney Stones & A Patient Satisfaction Survey of an Ayurvedic Brand to Treat Kidney Stones

“…None of the participants observed any side effects from the usage of Ren-Cit.® A total of 76% patients got relief from kidney stone by using Ren-Cit.® Various types of kidney stones diagnosed in these patients had varied composition, viz. ; calcium oxalate stone (52%), calcium phosphate stone (16%), uric acid stone (12%), struvite stone (12%) and cystine stone (8%) 19 . Males were clearly more affected than females.…”

“…Other imaging tools include X-rays, getting CT scans or injecting dye into an arm; which travels through the kidneys and bladder. Other, non-invasive tests include intravenous urography and ultrasound 18,19 .…”

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in a Patient With Cervical and Dorsolumbar Ankylosing Spondylitis

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