Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy without radiation: Ultrasound localization is as effective as fluoroscopy
Context: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) is the first-line treatment for renal calculi in most cases. Recent technology has allowed lithotriptor machines to localize stones using fluoroscopy or ultrasound (US). Aim: The aim of this study is to compare stone free rates (SFR) using two tech...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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Series: | Urology Annals |
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Online Access: | http://www.urologyannals.com/article.asp?issn=0974-7796;year=2016;volume=8;issue=4;spage=454;epage=457;aulast=Smith |