Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Children
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The surgical management of pediatric stone disease has evolved significantly over the last three decades.
Prior to the introduction of shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) in the 1980s, open lithotomy was the lone therapy for children with upper tract calculi.
Since then, SWL has been the procedure of choice in most pediatric centers for children with large renal calculi.
While other therapies such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) were also being advanced around the same time, PNL was generally seen as a suitable therapy in adults because of the concerns for damage in the developing kidney.
However, recent advances in endoscopic instrumentation and renal access techniques have led to an increase in its use in the pediatric population, particularly in those children with large upper tract stones.
This paper is a review of the literature focusing on the indications, techniques, results, and complications of PNL in children with renal calculi.
American Psychological Association (APA)
DeMarco, Romano T.. 2011. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Children. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
DeMarco, Romano T.. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Children. Advances in Urology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447425
American Medical Association (AMA)
DeMarco, Romano T.. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Children. Advances in Urology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447425
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447425