Is a 22 cm Ureteric Stent Appropriate for Korean Patients Smaller than 175 cm in Height?
이병기, 백성현, 박형근, 김형곤, 노용수,
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이병기 ( Lee Byung-Ki )
건국대학교 의과대학 비뇨기과학교실
백성현 ( Paick Sung-Hyun )
건국대학교 의과대학 비뇨기과학교실
박형근 ( Park Hyoung-Keun )
건국대학교 의과대학 비뇨기과학교실
김형곤 ( Kim Hyeong-Gon )
건국대학교 의과대학 비뇨기과학교실
노용수 ( Lho Yong-Soo )
건국대학교 의과대학 비뇨기과학교실
KMID : 0358320100510090642
Abstract
PurposeDetermining the ideal length of a ureteric stent is important to avoid complications associated with stent placement. Clinically, most urologists usually choose the length of a ureteric stent according to the patient’s height. On the basis of a Chinese population study, a 22 cm ureteric stent has been recommended for patients smaller than 175 cm. We evaluated the appropriateness of this recommendation in Korean patients.
Materials and MethodsA total of 70 patients who were smaller than 175 cm and who underwent ureteroscopic lithotripsy and ureteric stent insertion were studied. The appropriateness of the stent length was determined on the basis of plain film findings. Patient discomfort was measured by use of a visual analogue scale (VAS) before the removal of the ureteric stent.
ResultsIn 29 patients with a 22 cm ureteric stent, 21 patients (72.4%) had an appropriate ureteric stent length and the mean VAS was 4.1. In 36 patients with a 24 cm ureteric stent, 20 patients (55.6%) had an appropriate ureteric stent length and the mean VAS was 4.0. Among 5 patients with a 26 cm ureteric stent, 1 patient (20%) had an appropriate ureteric stent length and the mean VAS was 5.4.
ConclusionsIn Korean patients smaller than 175 cm in height, a 22 cm ureteric stent was an appropriate length.
키워드
Asian continental ancestry group;Body height;Stents;Ureter
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