Is quantitative diffusion-weighted MRI a valuable technique for the detection of changes in kidneys after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the capability and the reliability of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in the changes of kidneys occurring after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) treatment for renal stones. Materials and Methods A total of 32 patients who underwent ESWL tr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2015-02-01
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| Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382015000100137&lng=en&tlng=en |