Ultrasound - guided access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: entering desired calyx with appropriate entry site and angle

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the success of ultrasonography directed renal access in entering the target calyx from proper entry site and in the direction of renal pelvis during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Materials and Methods: PCNL cases who were operated on by one fellow from May-J...

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Main Authors: Abbas Basiri, Amir H. Kashi, Mehdi Zeinali, Mahmoodreza Nasiri, Reza Sarhangnejad, Reza Valipour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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