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ABSTRACT Double‐J (DJ) stents are commonly used to maintain ureteral patency after procedures like ureteral stone removal. Ideally, they should be replaced or removed within 6 to 12 weeks to avoid complications such as encrustation and stone formation. However, prolonged retention can lead to severe outcomes. This case report discusses a patient with a
Abubaker Yassin, Osama Mohamed
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Abstract Background Ureteral stent insertion, crucial for managing ureteral obstructions, often results in stent‐related symptoms (SRSs) adversely affecting patient quality of life. This meta‐analysis compares the effectiveness of tamsulosin or mirabegron versus placebo in alleviating these symptoms.
Daniel Madarshahian +4 more
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Acute kidney injury as a predictor of infectious complications after mini‐PCNL
Abstract Objective To investigate the incidence, risk factors and clinical consequences of acute kidney injury (AKI) following mini‐percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini‐PCNL), with particular focus on its association with postoperative infectious complications.
Angelo Cormio +11 more
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Shockwave lithotripsy with renoprotective pause is associated with renovascular vasoconstriction in humans [PDF]
Animal studies have shown that shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) delivered with an initial course of low-energy shocks followed by a pause reduces renal injury.
Bailey, Michael +7 more
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Research progress in ureteral wall thickness in diagnosis and treatment of ureteral calculi under NCCT [PDF]
Recently,the incidence of ureteral calculi has been increased,and the treatment methods have been constantly updated. Nowadays,minimally invasive treatment has become a trend,mainly including extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy(ESWL),ureteroscopic ...
Peng Yudi, Chen Chuyi
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Comparison of p‐Tm:YAG, TFL and Ho:YAG's in vitro ablation rates on synthetic and human stones
Abstract Objective To compare in vitro the ablation rates of p‐Tm:YAG, TFL and Ho:YAG against synthetic and human stones. Material and Methods p‐Tm:YAG, TFL and Low‐Power (LP) Ho:YAG were compared using 270 μm core‐diameter laser fibres (CDF); experiments with 200 μm(p‐Tm:YAG) and 150 μm‐CDF (TFL) were also included.
Frédéric Panthier +13 more
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Outcome of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
NTRODUCTION: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy is an effective noninvasive method to treat urolithiasis. This study aims to evaluate itsoutcome and determine appropriate management strategies for urolithiasis.
B Shrestha, J L Baidya
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ABSTRACT Gallstone ileus represents an uncommon etiology of mechanical intestinal obstruction. Individuals with Crohn's disease are predisposed to both increased gallstone formation and a heightened risk of gastrointestinal malignancy. This case highlights the necessity of excluding malignancy when evaluating newly developed strictures in this patient ...
Tommaso Antenucci, Rosario Arena
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EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY (ESWL) PADA BATU GINJAL
Latar Belakang. Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) merupakan pilihan terapi yang paling cost effective pada kasus kasus batu ginjal, namun sayangnya modalitas terapi ini belum banyak dipilih karena dianggap mahal dan kurangnya informasi mengenai
Anak Agung Sri Satyawati
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Background Flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) and holmium laser lithotripsy is currently considered as one of the treatment options for large renal calculi. It has been shown to be safer than percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Abdelrahman Bashar, Fayez T. Hammad
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