Ureteroscopic decompression of an unusual uroepithelial cyst using the Holmium : YAG laser

Authors
Liaconis, H Pautler, SE Razvi, HA
Citation
H. Liaconis et al., Ureteroscopic decompression of an unusual uroepithelial cyst using the Holmium : YAG laser, J ENDOUROL, 15(3), 2001, pp. 295-297
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
ISSN journal
08927790 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
295 - 297
Database
ISI
SICI code
0892-7790(200104)15:3<295:UDOAUU>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
We report a case of an unusual uroepithelial cyst arising from a renal cali x in an African-American man with sickle cell trait, The lesion was incised and decompressed using a 7.5F flexible ureteroscope in conjunction with th e holmium:YAG laser and a 200-mum quartz laser fiber. To our knowledge, end ourologic management of this type of lesion has not been described in the l iterature.