Does C-reactive protein have a value in early detection of infection after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?

Introduction: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has produced a great revolution in the treatment of the urolithiasis. Bacteriemia, bacteriuria, and septic shock are the documented complaints for which early diagnosis and treatment can be vital. C-reactive protein (CRP), an acute phase rea...

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Main Authors: Behrouz Ghazimoghadam, Ezatollah Ghaemi, Naser Behnampour, Najmeh Galinmoghadam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Electronic Physician 2010-06-01
Series:Electronic Physician
Subjects:
CRP
Online Access:http://www.ephysician.ir/2010/60-65.pdf