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cartlidgeashley

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What type of procedure involves the removal of staghorn renal calculus?
 
  a. Percutaneous chemolysis
  b. Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy
  c. Ultrasonic lithotripsy
  d. Nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy

Question 2

Which type of ureteral catheter might be used to bypass a ureteral stricture?
 
  a. Acorn-tip catheter
  b. Olive-tip catheter
  c. Garceau tapered-tip catheter
  d. Flexible filiform-tip catheter



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An open incision is made during the nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy procedure in order to remove a large staghorn renal calculus, which branches from the renal pelvis into the calyces and into the ureter. A nephroscope may be used during this procedure to visualize the nephrons and locate and remove fragments of calculi.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A flexible filiform tip is preferred when needed to bypass a ureteral stricture or obstruction for drainage.




cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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