![]() Struvite stones: diagnosis and current treatment concepts. Staghorn calculi-long-term results of management. This can often lead to loss of renal function and parenchyma along with urosepsis. Staghorn calculi (SC), a type of UC, occupy the majority of the renal collecting system including at least two of the renal calyces along with the renal pelvis. Staghorn calculi-long-term results of management. Urinary calculus (UC) is one of the most common urological presentations to the emergency department. Evaluation and management of infection stones. Renal struvite stones-pathogenesis, microbiology, and management strategies. 2014 11:page after 341.įlannigan R, Choy WH, Chew B, Lange D. Long-term or short-term antibiotic therapy is recommended and regular control imaging exams and urine culture should be done.Ĭopyright® by the International Brazilian Journal of Urology.ġ. The main goals of treatment are stone-free status, infection eradication, and recurrence prevention. Intra-operative high-resolution fluoroscopy and flexible nephroscopy have been described as an alternative for looking at residual fragments and save radiation exposure. To check postoperative stone-free status, computed tomography is the most accurate imaging exam, but ultrasound combined to KUB is an option. Tranexamic acid can be used to avoid bleeding. PCNL can be performed in supine or prone position according to surgeon's experience. Shockwave lithotripsy and flexible ureteroscopy are useful tools to treat residual fragments that can be left after treatment of complete staghorn renal stone. In cases of impossible percutaneous renal access, anatrophic nephrolithotomy is an alternative. Gold standard surgical technique is the percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Preoperative computed tomography scan and careful evaluation of all urine cultures made prior surgery are essential for a well-planning surgical approach and a right antibiotics choice. Most of staghorn renal stones are composed of struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) and are linked to urinary tract infection by urease-producing pathogens. In this article we aim to discuss the main topics related to staghorn renal stones with focus on surgical approach. Patients with staghorn renal stones are challenging cases, requiring careful preoperative evaluation and close follow-up to avoid stone recurrence.
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