Effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on prostate specific antigen

• Published in: The Journal of urology Vol. 156; no. 5; p. 1682
• Main Authors: Colombo, T, Zigeuner, R, Altziebler, S, Pummer, K, Stettner, H, Hubmer, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.1996
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Humans; Lithotripsy; Male; Middle Aged; Prostate-Specific Antigen - blood; Ureteral Calculi - blood; Ureteral Calculi - therapy

We evaluated the effects of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) of distal ureteral calculi on serum prostate specific antigen (PSA). A total of 29 consecutive men with distal ureteral calculi at a maximum of 25 mm. from the ureteral orifice, and without any history of urinary tract infectio...