The evolution of the endourologic management of pediatric stone disease
In the 1980s, the advent of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) revolutionized pediatric stone management and is currently the procedure of choice in treating most upper tract calculi < 1.5 cm in children. However, with miniaturization of instruments and refinement of surgical technique the management o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2009;volume=25;issue=3;spage=302;epage=311;aulast=Smaldone |