Value of Computed Tomography for Predicting the Outcome After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 7
Abstract
Computerized tomography of the urinary tract (CT-UT) has been established as the diagnostic procedure of choice for urinary stones. This study aimed to evaluate its role in predicting the outcome of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in terms of stone free rate and residual fragments.
Authors and Affiliations
Hassan Shaker, Mohamed Ali Ahmed Ismail, Ahmed M Kamal, Mohamed Safa, Hisham Refaat, Ahmed Abdelsalam, Mohamed H Badawy, Hossam Elganzoury, Amr Elkhouly, Samir Ghobashy, Khalid Elesaily, Samoir Eldahshan, Hani H Nour
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