Can a dual-energy computed tomography predict unsuitable stone components for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?

PURPOSE: To assess the potential of dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) to identify urinary stone components, particularly uric acid and calcium oxalate monohydrate, which are unsuitable for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This clinical study included 246 pati...

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Autores principales: Ahn, Sung Hoon, Oh, Tae Hoon, Seo, Ill Young
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Urological Association 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4565899/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26366277
http://dx.doi.org/10.4111/kju.2015.56.9.644

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