Abstract:Conclusions: Explanation of the etiology of the upper caliceal stone by the anatomic features is very difficult, and these caliceal anatomic variables (IPA, IL, IW) seem not to be a significant risk factor for stone formation in the upper calyx.
Editorial CommentThe study is interesting and demonstrated that there is any statistically significant difference between the stonebearing and the normal kidneys of patients with upper caliceal stones and healthy individuals in terms of infundibulopelvic angle (IPA), i… Show more
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