Augmentation of the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for upper ureteral calculi after manipulation
Objective: To assess the efficacy of in situ ESWL in the treatment of neglected, long-standing upper ureteral calculi and to study whether or not manipulation and stenting followed by ESWL augments the success rate. Patients and Methods: The study involves 54 solitar t upper ureteral stones, first t...
Main Authors: | C Nageswara Rao, Shahid Khan, Dushyant Nadar, C Subrahmanyeswara Rao, U Satyanarayana |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2001-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2001;volume=18;issue=1;spage=31;epage=35;aulast=Rao |
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