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. 2006;38(1):69-73.
doi: 10.1007/s11255-005-3156-y.

Simple radiological indicators for staghorn calculi response to ESWL

M S Murshidi  1
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Simple radiological indicators for staghorn calculi response to ESWL

M S Murshidi. Int Urol Nephrol. 2006.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate staghorn calculi response to ESWL using simple radiological indicators which are stone size, stone homogeneity, and stone density.

Patients and methods: This is a prospective study of 60 patients with staghorn calculi where the majority had ESWL. The relationship between response and size, homogeneity and density is studied.

Results: Single staghorn calculus less than 4 cm, heterogeneous with stone density similar to bone or a little denser than bone has best response to ESWL.

Conclusion: ESWL is useful as first line therapy for staghorn calculi less than 4 cm, heterogeneous with similar density to bone or a little denser than bone.

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