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Renal access to the pelvicalyceal system is the initial but highly important and crucial step of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), which can significantly affect the final outcome of the procedure. Although… Click to show full abstract
Renal access to the pelvicalyceal system is the initial but highly important and crucial step of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), which can significantly affect the final outcome of the procedure. Although the puncture of the kidney and subsequently dilatation of the tract has been commonly performed under fluoroscopic guidance [1]; renal access can also be established under ultrasonographic guidance (USG) with or without fluoroscopy.
Keywords:
renal access;
ultrasonographic guidance;
access;
percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Journal Title: BJU International
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: BJU International
Year Published: 2017
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