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Background: Among many lithotripters available for fragmentation of ureteric stones, pneumatic and Holmium: YAG laser lithotripsy have reported favorable outcomes.
P. S. Khatana (5232335) +5 more
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Evolution of lithotripsy techniques: from pneumatic to Holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy [PDF]
Introducere. Litotriţia este esenţială în tratamentul minim invaziv al litiazei renale şi ureterale. Tehnicile de fragmentare au evoluat de la litotriţia pneumatică clasică la utilizarea avansată a laserului Holmium:YAG, aducând îmbunătăţiri ...
Chiruta, Alexandru
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Suction use in ureterorenoscopy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of comparative studies
Abstract Objectives Ureterorenoscopy is seeing a bloom of technological advances, one of which is incorporating suction. The objective of this study is to systematically review existing literature regarding suction use in rigid and flexible ureterorenoscopy and perform meta‐analysis of studies comparing suction versus no suction ureteroscopy or mini ...
Lazaros Tzelves +8 more
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This study presents the key simulation and decision stage of a multi-disciplinary project to develop a hospital device for monitoring the effectiveness of kidney stone fragmentation by shock wave lithotripsy (SWL).
A. R. Jamaluddin +9 more
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PURPOSE: To compare efficacy and safety of holmium:YAG laser and pneumatic lithotripter in the management of ureteral stones.MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and twelve patients with 1 to 2 cm ureteral calculi were selected for pneumatic or holmium:YAG ...
Reza Valipour +5 more
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Our results of rigid ureteroscopy and pneumatic lithotripsy in patients with ureteral stones
Objective: To determine the efficiency of rigid ureteroscopy and pneumatic lithotripsy in ureteral stones. Materials and methods: We retrospectively evaluated 349 patients (356 renal units) with ureteral stones treated with rigid ureteroscopy and ...
Ali Atan +5 more
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Background: Intracorporeal lithotripsy modalities and stone removal devices have been created to facilitate endoscopic management of ureteral stones. These devices, along with improved techniques, have resulted in stone-free rates greater than 95% with ...
Mohamed Bastawisy +5 more
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Success rate of sialendoscopy. A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract Objective To perform a systematic review and meta‐analysis on the efficacy and safety of sialendoscopy in the treatment of obstructive diseases of the major salivary glands. Materials and Methods We searched four databases for literature. The primary outcome assessed was the success rate.
L. J. Beumer +5 more
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Candida endophthalmitis and Candida pneumonia after trans‐urethral lithotripsy: A case report
Key Clinical Message Invasive candidiasis may be one of the serious complications of transurethral lithotripsy. Candiduria before this procedure should be assessed, and antifungals should be prescribed. Abstract This case is about a 44‐year‐old diabetic female patient who, after trans‐urethral lithotripsy with double‐J stent insertion, was diagnosed ...
Atousa Hakamifard +3 more
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PNEUMATIC LITHOTRIPSY VERSUS HOLMIUM:YAG LASER LITHOTRIPSY I N THE MANAGEMENT OF URETERAL STONES [PDF]
Background: Pneumatic lithotripsy (PL) and Holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy (LL) are two valid mini-invasive approaches in the treatment of urologic stones disease. The aim of this study was to compare stone free rates between these two treatment options.
Sebastiano Cimino
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