2013
DOI: 10.1007/s00240-012-0529-4
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with scoliosis: our institutional experience

Abstract: It is challenging to treat renal stones in patients with scoliosis. The present study was designed to study the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL, 18 Fr) and standard tract PCNL (24 Fr) in patients with scoliosis. Twenty cases treated with mPCNL and 18 cases with standard tract PCNL were included in the present study. Laboratory data included preoperative routine complete blood count, serum creatinine, urine bacterial culture, etc. KUB, intravenous urography or CT sc… Show more

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“…This procedure was performed as previously described (12). Patients were placed in the lithotomy position, and a 5F ureteral catheter was inserted into the ipsilateral ureter.…”
Section: Mpcnlmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This procedure was performed as previously described (12). Patients were placed in the lithotomy position, and a 5F ureteral catheter was inserted into the ipsilateral ureter.…”
Section: Mpcnlmentioning
confidence: 99%