Computerized Tomography Attenuation Value of Renal Calculus: Can It Predict Successful Fragmentation of the Calculus by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy? A Preliminary Study
- 1 May 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Urology
- Vol. 167 (5) , 1968-1971
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(05)65064-1
Abstract
Purpose: We evaluated the attenuation value of renal calculi on unenhanced axial computerized tomography (CT) images as a predictor of calculous fragmentation by extracorporeal shockwave lithotrips...Keywords
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