Chemolysis

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Che`mol´y`sis

A term sometimes applied to the decomposition of organic substance into more simple bodies, by the use of chemical agents alone.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

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Percutaneous access has been indicated in procedures like Nephrostomy catheter drainage, Antegrade ureteral stenting, Treatment of ureteral strictures, Percutaneous endopyelotomy, Percutaneous endopyeloplasty, Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Miniature percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Mini-Perc), Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Perfusion chemolysis to dissolve and clear certain renal stones and Endoscopic resection and treatment of upper urinary tract urothelial tumors.

A retrospective study of supracostal puncture in PCNL for the management of renal calculus: five year experience

(2) Percutaneous chemolysis has also demonstrated good outcomes with low complication and high stone-free rates.

Nomogram to predict uric acid kidney stones based on patient's age, BMI and 24-hour urine profiles: a multicentre validation

The cited reasons for placement of a nephrostomy tube include aiding haemostasis, decreasing urinary leakage, promoting healing, providing reliable drainage and providing access for further endoscopic procedure or chemolysis.3,10 Pain around the nephrostomy tube is one of the major patient concerns following a standard PCNL.

Tubed vs Tubeless PCNL in children

Chemolysis (dissolution) of existing stones may be possible with uric acid and some cystine stones.

Effect of Cystone[R] on urinary composition and stone formation over a one year period

For stents with a high stone burden, the use of a combination of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, electrohydraulic lithotripsy, laser lithotripsy and percutaneous chemolysis may be necessary, with clearance rates of up to 100% being achieved.

Flank pain, haematuria and poor patient compliance: beware the 'forgotten' JJ stent!

In those patients other endourological procedures with or without chemolysis should be considered.

Considerations on the management of patients with residual stone material after active removal of urinary tract stones/Idrar yolu taslarinin aktif cikarimi sonrasi reziduel tas materyali olan hastalar icin tedavi yaklasimlari

Papers will demonstrate the use of recycled materials in coatings and flexible foam applications from a variety of recycle methods, including mechanical pulverization and chemolysis.