Management of Clinically Insignificant Residual Fragments following Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Clinically insignificant residual fragments (CIRFs) are small fragments (less than 5 mm) that are present in upper urinary tract at the time of regular post-SWL followup. The term is controversial because they may remain silent and asymptomatic or become a risk factor for stone growth and recurrence...

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Main Authors: Elisa Cicerello, Franco Merlo, Luigi Maccatrozzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Advances in Urology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/320104