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Simple Radiological Indicators for Staghorn Calculi Response to ESWL

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Objective: To evaluate staghorn calculi response to ESWL using simple radiological indicators which are stone size, stone homogeneity, and stone density. Patients and methods This is a prospective study of 60 patients with staghorn calculi where the majority had ESWL. The relationship between response and size, homogeneity and density is studied. Results Single staghorn calculus less than 4 cm, heterogeneous with stone density similar to bone or a little denser than bone has best response to ESWL.

Conclusion: ESWL is useful as first line therapy for staghorn calculi less than 4 cm, heterogeneous with similar density to bone or a little denser than bone.

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Murshidi, M.S. Simple Radiological Indicators for Staghorn Calculi Response to ESWL. Int Urol Nephrol 38, 69–73 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-005-3156-y

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