Comparison of Pneumatic, Ultrasonic and Combination Lithotripters in Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy

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Zengin K., Sener N. C., Bas O., Nalbant I., Alisir I.

INTERNATIONAL BRAZ J UROL, vol.40, no.5, pp.650-655, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 40 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2014
• Doi Number: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2014.05.10
• Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL BRAZ J UROL
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.650-655
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: We aimed to compare the outcomes of pneumatic (PL), ultrasonic (UL) and combined (PL/UL) lithotripsy performed in percutaneous lithotripsy (PNL) according to success rates and stone clearence.