Stone Density Detected by Non Contrast Computed Tomography (Low Dose) Is a Predictor of Successful Outcome of Renal Stone Clearance by Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Abstract:Objective- To evaluate the usefulness of measuring stone density in Hounsfield Unit by Low-dose Non Contrast Computed Tomography scan in predicting the outcome of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for renal stone clearance.
Materials & Methods - A total of 96 patients with renal stone size d” 20 mm attending at the OPD of BSMMU were included in this study. The outcome measures were complete clearance of stone, number of ESWL sessions and number of shock waves required to become stone free.
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