Can a brief period of double J stenting improve the outcome of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for renal calculi sized 1 to 2 cm?

Can a brief period of double J stenting improve the outcome of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for renal calculi sized 1 to 2 cm?

Purpose: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is an established modality for renal calculi. Its role for large stones is being questioned. A novel model of temporary double J (DJ) stenting followed by ESWL was devised and outcomes were assessed. Materials and Methods: The study included 95...

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Main Authors: Rakesh Sharma, Arpan Choudhary, Ranjit Kumar Das, Supriya Basu, Ranjan Kumar Dey, Rupesh Gupta, Partha Pratim Deb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Urological Association 2017-03-01
Series:Investigative and Clinical Urology
Subjects:
Adult; Kidney calculi; Lithotripsy; Stents
Online Access:https://www.icurology.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2020ICU/icu-58-103.pdf

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