Multitract percutaneous nephrolithotomy in staghorn calculus
Staghorn calculi are branched stones which occupy a majority portion of the pelvicaliceal system. An untreated staghorn calculus over time can damage the kidney and deteriorate its function and/or cause life threatening sepsis. Total stone clearance is an important goal in order to eradicate any inf...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-04-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Urology |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214388219301006 |