Use of thiazide diuretics for the prevention of recurrent kidney calculi: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background Thiazide diuretics reduce the risk of recurrent kidney calculi in patients with kidney calculi or hypercalciuria. However, whether thiazide diuretics can definitely prevent recurrent kidney calculi remains unclear.
Dan-feng Li +5 more
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A deep learning model for automated kidney calculi detection on non-contrast computed tomography scans in dogs [PDF]
Nephrolithiasis is one of the most common urinary disorders in dogs. Although a majority of kidney calculi are non-obstructive and are likely to be asymptomatic, they can lead to parenchymal loss and obstruction as they progress. Thus, early diagnosis of
Yewon Ji +4 more
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Systematic proteomics analysis of lysine acetylation reveals critical features of renal proteins in kidney calculi formation. [PDF]
In this study, we systematically integrated proteome and acetyl proteome (acetylome) approaches to investigate the characteristics of renal proteins in a CaOx crystal rat model.
Shiwei Zhang +6 more
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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy of Kidney Calculi in Horseshoe Kidney
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in horseshoe kidneys with calculi. Materials and Methods: Between 1995 and 2005, we performed PCNL in 9 patients with horseshoe kidney.
Maryam Zolfaghari +2 more
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Objective: To know the profile of patients with kidney failure due to urinary calculi in the Urology Inpatient Care Soetomo General Hospital from January 2016 to December 2017. Material & Methods: a retrospective descriptive study was performed among 35
Bima Satriyastyo +2 more
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Ex vivo renal perfusion and autotransplantation in treatment of calculous disease or abdominal aortic aneurysm. [PDF]
Two more indications are described for temporary ex vivo perfusion of kidneys with revascularization of these organs as autografts to orthotopic or heterotopic locations. One of the patients had staghorn calculi which were removed from a solitary kidney.
Belzer +17 more
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Duplication of renal system is one of the commonest renal anomalies. It is infrequently associated with renal calculus, ureterocele and vesico ureteric reflux.
Dharmender Aggarwal +3 more
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Treatment of renal stones by extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy - An update [PDF]
Aim: Despite the extensive experience with minimal invasive stone therapy, there are still different views on the ideal management of renal stones. Materials and Methods: Analysis of the literature includes more than 14,000 patients.
Chaussy, Christian +3 more
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Multitract percutaneous nephrolithotomy in staghorn calculus
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.
Arvind P. Ganpule +5 more
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Determination of Lead in Human Calculi and Its Effects on Renal Function of Lead Occupational Workers [PDF]
Seventy five samples of renal and eighteen samples of supra gingival calculi of lead recycling workers were collected over the period of seven years (2008-2014) and studied for the accumulation of lead. The results were compared with those of non exposed
F. Memon +5 more
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