Complications and Associated Factors of Pediatric Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

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Yucel S., Akin Y., DANIŞMAN A., Guntekin E.

JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, vol.187, no.5, pp.1812-1816, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 187 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.juro.2011.12.092
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1812-1816
• Keywords: kidney calculi, lithotripsy, postoperative complications, ureter, urolithiasis, CHILDREN, EXPERIENCE, MANAGEMENT, EFFICACY, SAFETY, STONES
• Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: We determined the safety, efficacy and complications of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in managing pediatric urolithiasis and analyzed possible factors affecting the complication rate.