Articles with "staghorn calculi" as a keyword



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Multitract percutaneous nephrolithotomy in staghorn calculus

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Published in 2020 at "Asian Journal of Urology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2019.10.001

Abstract: Staghorn calculi are branched stones which occupy a majority portion of the pelvicaliceal system. An untreated staghorn calculus over time can damage the kidney and deteriorate its function and/or cause life threatening sepsis. Total stone… read more here.

Keywords: pcnl; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; staghorn calculus; multitract ... See more keywords
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Application of Prepuncture on the Double-tract Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Under Ultrasound Guidance for Renal Staghorn Calculi: First Experience.

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Published in 2018 at "Urology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.01.011

Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of prepuncture on the double-tract percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) under ultrasound guidance for renal staghorn calculi. METHOD Double-tract or even multi-tract is necessary for the treatment of staghorn calculi. However, intraoperative… read more here.

Keywords: prepuncture double; group; tract; double tract ... See more keywords