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Five Things I Learned about Nephrolithiasis in
PregnancyNika Mehta, MDAsst. Professor of Medicine Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityDirector of Ambulatory services, Div. of Obstetrics and Consultative Medicine, Women and Infants Hospital.
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Nephrolithiasis in pregnancy is commonly encountered
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Background:Renal colic is the most common cause of non-obstetric abdominal pain necessitating hospitalization.
Incidence 1/200 to 1/1500 pregnancies, same as the general population.
Majority occur in second or third trimester.Multiparous greater than primiparous 3:1.
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Incidence in General Population Stones affect 10% of general population. Incidence increasing steadily over the last decade. 40% increase in hospital visits. 50% increase in annual expenditure from 1992-2000.
Urologic Diseases of America Project: urolithiasis. J. Urol. 173, 848–857 (2005).Time trends in reported prevalence of kidney stones in the United States: 1976–1994. Kidney Int. 63, 1817–1823 (2003).
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Stone Belt of America
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Incidence:In general population, incidence increasing presumably from:
ObesityEnvironmental changesIncreased incidence of comorbidities like Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome
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Several Anatomic and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy Affect Stone
Formation
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Anatomical Alterations in the Urinary Tract in Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Hydronephrosis
Physiologic hydronephrosis (Grade II) noted
in 90% of pregnancies
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Hydronephrosis
90% of the right kidneys and 67% of the left kidneys.
Mechanical Effect:
Preferential compression of the right ureter due to dextrorotation of the uterus and compression by ovarian vein plexus.
Protection of the left ureter by the gas filled sigmoid colon.
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Physiologic Hydronephrosis
Hormonal Effect:
Progesterone induced smooth muscle dilatation, resulting in reduced ureteral peristalsis and further dilatation.
Responsible for the hydronephrosis seen early in pregnancy, 6-10 weeks.
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Physiologic Alterations in the Urinary Tract in Pregnancy
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Renal Physiology in PregnancyIncreased GFR and renal plasma flow due to: Increased cardiac output. Decreased renal vascular resistance.
Cr clearance increases by 50%.
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Excretion of Stone Related Substances in Pregnancy
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SodiumIncreased circulating levels of natriuretic hormones: progesterone, HCG, aldosterone
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Gestational HypercalciuriaIncreased GFR increased filtered load of Calcium.
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Gestational Hypercalciuria
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Gestational Glycosuria
Pregnancy is associated with a lowering of the renal threshold for glucose excretion.
Increased GFR leads to increased glucose load in the urine.
Reabsorption is compromised due to overwhelming load.
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Renal Physiology in Pregnancy
Increased renal filtration of potential stone promoters
Glucose, Na, Ca and uric acid
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Ureteral obstruction+ dilatation Urinary stasis Longer contact time between lithogenic factors enhanced crystallization.
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Stone Incidence in PregnancyDespite this, pregnancy is not associated with an increased incidence of stone formation
limited duration Increased filtration of stone inhibitors:
Citrate, magnesium, glycosaminoglycansNephrocalcin, uromodulin, thiosulfate
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Stone Composition in Pregnancy
Calcium phosphate stones predominant stone type in pregnancy whereas oxalate more common in general population.
Urol Res (2008) 36:99–102
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USG is the Imaging Modality of Choice
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X-ray Procedures during Pregnancy: Key Points to
ReviewNo teratogenic effect of radiation if total radiation exposure is kept below 5 rads throughout gestation.
Almost all radiologic procedures involve far less than 5 rads of radiation.
ACOG Committee opinion. Number 299, Sept 2004.
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Radiation Exposure Associated With Some Common Diagnostic Imaging
Type of ImagingRadiation Exposure
(RADS)
Head CT <.001
Chest Xray <.001
Abdominal film (single view)
.01
Intravenous pyelogram
>1.0 rad
Abdominal CT >3.0 rad
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Role of US in Diagnosis of Urolithiasis
Reported sensitivities for detection of renal or ureteral calculi.
34-95% (likely lower end).
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Differentiating Physiologic Hydronephrosis from Obstructive
Ureteral Jets: Absence on affected side suggests obstruction. Reported sensitivity 100%, specificity 91%.
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Renal USG and Stones in Pregnancy
Ureteral Jets: 15% of asymptomatic pregnant women will have absent unilateral jets.
Imaging in the contralateral decubitus position is recommended.
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Transvaginal US
For detection of distal ureteral calculi, particularly if transabdominal US is inconclusive
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Other Imaging Modalities
If diagnosis unclear from USGT2-weighted half-fourier single-shot turbo-spin echo (HASTE) MRU (Magnetic Resonance Urography)
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MR Urography
Second line test after US in pregnant ptsRelatively insensitive for direct detection of small renal stones.
But can show secondary changes of obstruction (Renal enlargement and perirenal fluid).
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MRU
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Intravenous PyelogramSuperior visualization of ureters compared with US.
Less radiation than CT.Limited 3 shot IVP: scout film, 30 second and 20 minute films.
Single shot IVP: single film 5 minutes after IV contrast injection.
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IVP
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IVP
Things to think about:Iodinated contrast used in IVP can cross placenta, has free iodide (fetal thyroid).
No fetal effects ever reported.Superimposition of fetal skeleton can obscure visualization of calculi.
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CTLow dose and ultra low dose CT stone protocols have been developed.
Very low radiation dose comparable to the ‘3 shot’ IVP.
Not fully evaluated in pregnant women, but small studies report 98% sensitivity and 95% specificity.
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Algorithm for Imaging
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Pregnancy outcomes are not really affected by
nephrolithiasis
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Pregnancy Outcomes and Renal Stones
Increased incidence of premature rupture of membranes in pregnancies complicated by renal stones.
Other pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, pregnancy loss are unaffected.
J Reprod Med. 2003 Jan;48(1):28-32.
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Most patients will only need conservative management
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Management
Most stones < 1cm will pass spontaneously.Rate of passage greater than general population likely due to pregnancy associated dilatation.
Of stones that do not pass in pregnancy, half will pass after delivery.
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ManagementTrial of passage with adequate pain management and aggressive hydrationNarcotics used for painNSAID’s not safe for use in pregnancyAlpha blockers like Tamsulosin (FDA category B for pregnancy safety) ok to use
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Management Indications for aggressive approach:
Colic refractory to drug therapySepsis/infectionUncontrolled painObstruction in single kidneyRenal dysfunction (normal creatinine low in
pregnancy)Preterm laborPsychosocial reasons
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ManagementMore aggressive measures include:
Stents/ percutaneous nephrostomy tubes when temporary drainage is needed.
Both need frequent changes to minimize risk of encrustation.
Encrustation risk increased in pregnancy due to hypercalciuria, hyperuricosuria and elevated urine pH.
Ureteroscopy / Surgery for more definitive treatment
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Ureteroscopy
Has been successfully employed throughout pregnancy, with no obstetric complications reported.
May need GA, but has been performed with sedation only.
Technically difficult in the third trimester.
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UreteroscopyPotentially easier in pregnant women because of smooth muscle dilatation.
Performed under fluoroscopy or US guidance.
High success rates reported, obviating the need for indwelling stent or nephrostomy tube.
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Ureteroscopy
Laser or pneumatic lithotripsy can be safely performed in pregnancy after ureteroscopic access obtained or stone can be retrieved with a stone basket.
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Open Surgery
Remains a viable alternative, especially in symptomatic septic patients where endourologic procedures have failed or are unavailable.
Slight increased risk of preterm delivery.
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SummaryDespite changes in pregnancy conducive to stone
formation, incidence of nephrolithiasis is not increased.
USG is first-line imaging modality, but low dose CT or MRU may be reasonable alternatives.
Most pregnant women respond to conservative measures.
Stents, PCN, ureteroscopy may be performed safely in pregnancy.
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Questions?