Retained Intrarenal Guidewire Fragment After Endourological Stone Surgery: Antegrade Percutaneous Snare Retrieval and Literature Review

<b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Retained intrarenal foreign bodies are rare adverse events after endourological stone surgery. Guidewire fracture or detachment is uncommon and can trigger infection, obstruction, or encrustation if unrecognized. We report antegrade percutaneo...

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Published in:	Reports
Main Authors:	Timoleon Giannakas, Aris Kaltsas, Ornella Moschovaki-Zeiger, Stavros Grigoriadis, Michael Chrisofos
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	intrarenal foreign body guidewire fracture hydrophilic guidewire percutaneous retrieval endovascular snare retrograde intrarenal surgery
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/8/3/178