Shock wave lithotripsy: Al-Adan experience
KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 1999; 31 (2): 208-211
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ABSTRACT
The use of the Wolf lithotripter for treatment of 574 upper urinary calculi was evaluated. Patients and Ninety-two caliceal, 319 renal pelvic, and 163 upper ureteric calculi were treated. The overall success rate was 41%. The majority of patients had haematuria after treatment. Renal colic and stone aggregation in the ureter were seen in some cases. No serious complications were encountered. Shock wave is a safe method for treatment of upper urinary stones
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Cálculos Urinarios
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Kuwait Med. J.
Año:
1999
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