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There is a lack of consensus in the definition of stone-free rate (SFR) after ureteric or renal stone surgery. We propose a simple classification to define levels of SFR post-treatment.
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There is a lack of consensus in the definition of stone-free rate (SFR) after ureteric or renal stone surgery. We propose a simple classification to define levels of SFR post-treatment.
Based on the follow-up modality, the suffix U (USS), C (CT) or X (X-ray) should be included with the SFR level (Table 1). This simple proposal will not only clarify the size of the stone post-treatment, but also the follow-up modality used to determine it.
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Somani, B.K., Desai, M., Traxer, O. et al. Stone-free rate (SFR): a new proposal for defining levels of SFR. Urolithiasis 42, 95 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-013-0630-3
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-013-0630-3