Predection of extracorporeal shock wave lithotrepsy outcome based on non-contrast helical computed tomography quantitative predictors

Hisham, Al Azaby; Mohamed S., Abdel Aal

Hisham, Al Azaby; Mohamed S., Abdel Aal.

Benha Medical Journal. 2007; 24 (3): 367-379

in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-180666

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Objective:

To assess the pretreatment non contrast helical computed tomography [NCCT] measurements, in the form of, stones Hounsfield unite [HU] and skin to stone distance [SSD] to define the effect of each on extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy [ESWL]

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Subject(s)

Humans; Male; Female; Aged; Lithotripsy; Tomography, Spiral Computed; Obesity; Body Mass Index; Kidney Calculi/chemistry; Treatment Outcome

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Lithotripsy / Kidney Calculi / Body Mass Index / Treatment Outcome / Tomography, Spiral Computed / Obesity Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Benha Med. J. Year: 2007

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