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Management of Clinically Insignificant Residual Fragments following Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Joint Authors
Cicerello, Elisa
Maccatrozzo, Luigi
Merlo, Franco
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Clinically insignificant residual fragments (CIRFs) are small fragments (less than 5 mm) that are present in upper urinary tract at the time of regular post-SWL followup.
The term is controversial because they may remain silent and asymptomatic or become a risk factor for stone growth and recurrence, leading to symptomatic events, and need further urologic treatment.
Although a stone-free state is the desired outcome of surgical treatment of urolithiasis, the authors believe that the presence of noninfected, nonobstructive, asymptomatic residual fragments can be managed metabolically in order to prevent stone growth and recurrence.
Further urologic intervention is warranted if clinical indications for stone removal are present.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cicerello, Elisa& Merlo, Franco& Maccatrozzo, Luigi. 2012. Management of Clinically Insignificant Residual Fragments following Shock Wave Lithotripsy. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cicerello, Elisa…[et al.]. Management of Clinically Insignificant Residual Fragments following Shock Wave Lithotripsy. Advances in Urology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cicerello, Elisa& Merlo, Franco& Maccatrozzo, Luigi. Management of Clinically Insignificant Residual Fragments following Shock Wave Lithotripsy. Advances in Urology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463230
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463230