Nephrolithotomy

Investigators at Shiraz University target nephrolithotomy

Published in Medical Imaging Week, June 6th, 2009

In this recent article published in the Journal of Endourology, scientists in Iran conducted a study "To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Between August 2003 and December 2007, 47 patients were treated, 29 men and 18 women, with a mean age of 33.4 years (range 21-67 yrs) and a mean stone size of 31.5 mm(range 24-46 mm)."

"All stones were located in the renal pelvis with mild to moderate hydronephrosis seen on intravenous urography. A ureteral stent was inserted cystoscopically, and saline was injected for more localization of the pelvicaliceal system (PCS), if needed. Puncture of the PCS was performed...

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Source: Medical Imaging Week (2009-06-06)

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