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Abstract Stent‐induced ductal change is a complication of endoscopic treatment of the main pancreatic duct in chronic pancreatitis. Most previous reports have been based on morphological duct changes observed via pancreatography. Here, we describe a case of stent‐induced ductal change in which the course of the mucosal changes was observed through ...
Kensuke Takuma+9 more
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Laser Lithotripsy — The New Wave
Currently more than 90% of all common bile duct concrements can he removed via the endoscopic retrograde route by means of endoscopic papillotomy, stone extraction by baskets and balloon catheters, or mechanical lithotripsy.
J Hochberger, C Ell
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Abstract Objectives Paucity of data and concerns about potential lower effectiveness and more adverse events limit the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic cystogastrostomy in younger children even in high‐volume centers.
Ujjal Poddar+7 more
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Renal function assessment in adults with recurrent calcium kidney stone disease [PDF]
The prevalence of nephrolihiasis and chronic kidney disease has risen over the past three decades, we sought to determine if person with a history of kidney stones have lower renal function relative to non stone formers.
Milladipour, Amir Hossein+1 more
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Abstract Aim Choreito (CRT) is a pharmaceutical‐grade Kampo medicine and has been widely prescribed for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and cystitis in Japan. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of CRT in patients with persisting bladder pain.
Mineo Takei+7 more
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Antibiotic prophylaxis during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the prevention of urinary tract infections in patients with sterile urine before the procedure [PDF]
Introduction: There are controversies in the literature regarding the need and the duration of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), who had a negative urine culture before the operation.
Balmehd, M.+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) is a particular shock wave treatment that combines focused and radial shock waves, resulting in particular efficiency in the body's superficial layers. Its application before fat grafting has the potential to enhance it, favoring a better result of the graft.
Sheila Veronese+8 more
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Background:The lifetime prevalence of kidney stone disease is estimated at 1-15%. The positive urine cultures can be obtained not only from Struvite stones, but also from calcium oxalate stones and also high levels of endotoxins are found both ...
Laith Al-Anbary+2 more
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for management of residual stones after ureterolithotripsy versus mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a retrospective study. [PDF]
PURPOSE: To compare the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in managing residual stones after ureterolithotripsy and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Zhichao Huang+5 more
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Risk factors for readmission after ureteroscopy for stone disease: Modern single centre experience
Abstract Objectives To identify factors that increase a patient's risk of readmission in the immediate postoperative period following ureteroscopy. Materials and Methods An IRB‐approved surgical database of patients with renal and ureteral stones at a single institution was retrospectively analysed for patients who underwent ureteroscopies and had 30 ...
Shuhei Hirano+5 more
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