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Ureteroscopic lithotripsy for ureteral stones in children using holmium: yag laser energy: results of a multicentric survey [PDF]
, 2019 BACKGROUND: Holmium:YAG (Ho:YAG) laser lithotripsy has broadened the indications for ureteroscopic stone managements in adults, but few evidence are currently available in the pediatric population. OBJECTIVE: This article aimed to assess the outcome
Bagnara, V. +5 more
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New Technologies in Ultrasonic and Pneumatic Lithotripsy
, 2023 Background: Ultrasonic and pneumatic lithotripters are the gold standard for percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. The goal of this chapter is to help the reader become more familiar with the newer lithotripters and to critically select the best available lithotripsy device for each situation.
Charalambos Kypraios +3 more
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Gallstone ileus treated with non-surgical conservative methods: a case report [PDF]
, 2015 INTRODUCTION: The preoperative diagnosis of gallstone ileus is challenging due to the variability of its presentation, often resulting in late diagnosis.
Fusetti, N +3 more
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Postoperative sequelae of percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Počki, 2023 Background. Risk factors of postoperative complications during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) include stone burden, the preoperative microbiological status of urine, comorbidity, age, operative time, intraoperative level of sterility, and antibiotic
W.K. Yaseen
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Development of a urinary lithiasis localizer mechanism to couple ultrasound and extracorporeal lithotripsy equipment in canine model [PDF]
, 2006 INTRODUCTION: Due to the evolution of extracorporeal lithotripsy equipment (ESWL) and presently, the fact that most part of the equipment does not present ultrasound to localize urinary calculi, a system that allows adapting ultrasound equipment to ESWL ...
Alarcon, Gustavo [UNIFESP] +6 more
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, 2023 Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 35, Issue 10, Page 517-521, October 2023.
Julie E. Dechant
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Shock-wave therapy of gastric outlet syndrome caused by a gallstone [PDF]
, 1989 A patient with gastric outlet syndrome (Bouveret's syndrome) caused by a large gallstone impacted in the duodenal bulb was successfully treated by extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy. Thus, open abdominal surgery could be avoided. For disintegration of
Hoffmann, R. +4 more
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Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy with Pneumatic Lithotriptor: 274 Cases
Korean Journal of Urology, 2006 Purpose: We retrospectively reviewed cases of ureteroscopic lithotripsy where a pneumatic lithotriptor had been used, and report on the success and complications related to this procedure. Materials and Methods: Between October 1996 and September 2005, ureteroscopic lithotripsy was performed in 319 cases.
Yong Kyu Lee +2 more
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Predictors of Ureteral Strictures after Retrograde Ureteroscopic Treatment of Impacted Ureteral Stones: A Systematic Literature Review [PDF]
, 2023 BACKGROUND The stricture-formation rate following ureteroscopy ranges from 0.5 to 5% and might amount to 24% in patients with impacted ureteral stones. The pathogenesis of ureteral stricture formation is not yet fully understood. It is likely that the
De Coninck, Vincent +6 more
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International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research, 2023 Background: Despite advancements, underdeveloped countries continue to face the burden of widespread illness causing pain, often attributed to factors like low nutrition and recurring infections, particularly vitamin A deficiency.
Farman Ullah +7 more
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