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Ureteral calculi secondary to a gradually migrated acupuncture needle |
Masahiro Matsukia,*( ),Atsushi Wanifuchia,Ryuta Inouea,Fumiyasu Takeia,b,Yasuharu Kunishimaa
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a Department of Urology, Hokkaido Social Work Association Obihiro Hospital, Obihiro, Japan b Medical Incorporated Association Tenshunkai Tokachi Urological Clinic, Obihiro, Japan |
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Abstract We herein presented a case of calculi secondary to a migrated acupuncture needle. A 74-year-old woman with a history of acupuncture therapy for lumbago was referred to our hospital for treatment of ureteral and renal pelvic calculi. Abdominal multi-detector computed tomography scans showed ipsilateral hydronephrosis and two calculi secondary to a migrated acupuncture needle. First, a percutaneous nephrolithotomy was performed to extract two calculi and fine needle fragments from the pelvis. Subsequently, residual needle fragments and calculi in the ureter were then removed by flexible transurethral lithotripsy using a holmium laser. In the present case, the formation of the calculi was caused by a migrated acupuncture needle. Calculi and needle fragments were removed safely endoscopically because the whole calculi and needle fragments were located in the ureteral lumen.
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Received: 19 March 2018
Available online: 20 January 2021
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Corresponding Authors:
Masahiro Matsuki
E-mail: mtkmatsuki@yahoo.co.jp
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CT and X-ray results. (A) X-ray showing two calculi (red arrows) and many embedded needle fragments (white arrows) in the lumber region; (B) A larger image of the stones and needle fragments.
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CT scan results. (A) Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan taken 3 years prior showing calculus with the needle (red arrow) and many needle fragments (white arrow); (B) Coronal CT scan taken 5 years prior showing the faintly formed calculus with the needle (red arrow) and an embedded needle fragment (white arrow).
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Flexible ureteroscope results. (A) Ureteroscopy showing the calculi fragments and a fine needle (red arrow); (B) Removed fine needle fragments and calculi.
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