Ultrasound Guidance for Renal Tract Access and Dilation Reduces Radiation Exposure during Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Purposes. To present our series of 38 prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures performed with renal access and tract dilation purely under ultrasound guidance and describe the benefits and challenges accompanying this approach. Methods. Thirty-eight consecutive patients presenting for percutane...

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Main Authors: Thomas Chi, Selma Masic, Jianxing Li, Manint Usawachintachit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Advances in Urology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3840697
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