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Low-energy shock wave for enhancing recruitment of endothelial progenitor cells: a new modality to increase efficacy of cell therapy in chronic hind limb ischemia [PDF]
Background— Stem and progenitor cell therapy is a novel approach to improve neovascularization and function of ischemic tissue. Enhanced tissue expression of chemoattractant factors such as stromal cell–derived factor 1 and vascular endothelial growth ...
Aicher, A+5 more
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyelolithotomy (RPPL) and its comparison with extra corporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the management of renal calculi.
Chander Jagdish+4 more
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Is shock wave lithotripsy safe in bleeding diathesis?
OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in treatment of urinary calculi, in patients with bleeding diathesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 1996 to 2004, seven patients with bleeding diathesis were treated by SWL for urolithiasis ...
Samiran Adhikary+5 more
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Relation of Gallbladder Motility to Viscosity and Composition of Gallbladder Bile in Patients with Cholesterol Gallstones [PDF]
Background/Aims: Increased viscosity and supersaturation of cholesterol in gallbladder bile, as well as an impaired motility of the gallbladder, are considered to be important factors in the pathogenesis of cholesterol gallstones.
Althaus, Rupert+9 more
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UNUSAUAL PRESENTATION OF SUBMANDIBULAR DUCT AND GLAND CALCUI: CASE REPORT [PDF]
Sialolithiasis is one of the most common pathologies of the submandibular gland; sialoliths account for about 80 percent of all salivary duct calculi.The majority of sialolith occurs in the submandibular gland or its duct and is common cause of acute and
SHARMA, SACHIN+2 more
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Comparison of safety and outcomes of shock wave lithotripsy between elderly and non-elderly patients
Yi-Zhong Chen,1 Wun-Rong Lin,1,2 Chih-Chiao Lee,1,2 Fang-Ju Sun,1,3 Yung-Chiong Chow,1,2 Wei-Kung Tsai,1,2 Pai-Kai Chiang,1,2 Ting-Po Lin,1,2 Marcelo Chen,1–3 Allen W Chiu1,4 1Department of Urology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, 2School of Medicine ...
Chen YZ+9 more
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Ureteroscopic treatment of larger renal calculi (\u3e2 cm). [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the current status of ureteroscopic lithotripsy (UL) for treating renal calculi of \u3e2 cm, as advances in flexible ureteroscope design, accessory instrumentation and lithotrites have revolutionised the treatment of urinary ...
Bagley, Demetrius H.+2 more
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An experimental lithotripsy system for the study of shock wave effects
The authors have developed a lithotripsy system and measurement set-up for the study of shock wave interaction with living tissues. The system consists of an electromagnetical shock wave generator, focusing lens and capacitance pressure pulse measuring ...
Leszek FILIPCZYŃSKI+3 more
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In the article pathophysiological analysis of changes of the renal function by Cystatin C with the development of nephrolithiasis with the presence of stones 0.6-1.0 cmin size upper, middle kidney pelvis and the upper third of the ureter with using shock-
Y. E. Rohovyy, O. I. Ariychuk
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