ArticleDiagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey)
Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: C-arm CT with 3D virtual navigation in non-dilated renal collecting systems.
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- Predicting and Avoiding Complications in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in the Era of Personalized Medicine: A Scoping Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- Feasibility of stereotactic optical navigation for needle positioning in percutaneous nephrolithotomy.World journal of urology · 2024Article
- Intraoperative cone beam computed tomography for detecting residual stones in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a feasibility study.Urolithiasis · 2021Article
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- Fluoroless Endourological Surgery for Stone Disease: a Review of the Literature-Tips and Tricks.Current urology reports · 2020Review
- Vision for the future on urolithiasis: research, management, education and training-some personal views.Urolithiasis · 2019Review
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Abstract
purposeWe aimed to evaluate the clinical superiority of using C-arm computed tomography (CT) to establish percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) access for patients with non-dilated renal collecting systems.
methodsFrom May 2014 to May 2015, 33 patients underwent C-arm CT-guided puncture to establish PCNL access after failed attempts of ultrasonography-guided nephrostomy. Technical success, procedure details, radiation exposure, complications, and stone-free rate were recorded.
resultsThe technical success rate was 97% (32/33) with a mean puncture score of 4.5/5. Mean puncture, dilation, and fragmentation times were 17.9±6.0, 12.6±3.9, and 33.1±8.8 minutes, respectively. Mean radiation exposure was 4.8±2.1 mSv without serious complications. Stone-free rate was 93.8%.
conclusionC-arm CT is a useful tool to establish PCNL access, particularly in cases of upper pole access or complicated anatomy.
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