Intrathoracic complications after percutaneous nephrolithotomy
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Complications in percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
OBJECTIVE This review focuses on a step-by-step approach to percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) and its complications and management. METHODS Based on institutional and personal experience with >1000 patients treated by PNL, we reviewed the literature (Pubmed search) focusing on technique, type, and incidence of complications of the procedure. RESULTS Complications during or after PNL may be...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1051-0443
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.12.347