Management of Clinically Insignificant Residual Fragments following Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Clinically insignificant residual fragments (CIRFs) are small fragments (less than 5 mm) that are present in upper urinary tract at the time of regular post-SWL followup. The term is controversial because they may remain silent and asymptomatic or become a risk factor for stone growth and recurrence...
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| Main Authors: | Elisa Cicerello, Franco Merlo, Luigi Maccatrozzo |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Urology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/320104 |
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