A case of successful removal of a ureteral stone by using the Rutner balloon dilatation helical stone extractor: accompanied with percutaneous nephrolithotomy

摘要

A case of successful removal of a residual upper ureteral stone (9 X 6 mm) by Rutner balloon dilatation helical stone extractor which moved from renal pelvis during percutaneous nephrolithotomy for right renal pelvic stone (12 X 11 mm), is reported. This is the first successful case in Japan.