Abstract
The treatment options for patients with urolithiasis are expanding and results improving due to improvements in endoscopic tools and techniques. Shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and active surveillance are all utilized to treat these patients. The choice of treatment for patients with urolithiasis depends on many stone and clinical factors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Urinary Stones |
Subtitle of host publication | Medical and Surgical Management |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 133-147 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118405390 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118405437 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 21 2014 |
Keywords
- Calculi
- Kidney
- Lithotripsy
- Percutaneous
- Shock wave
- Ureteroscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)