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ArticleWorld journal of nephrology2025

Role of variation coefficient of stone density in determining success of shock wave lithotripsy in urinary calculi.

Nadeem Iqbal, Aisha Hasan, Sajid Iqbal, Sadaf Noureen, Saeed Akhter

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Nadeem IqbalDepartment of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Shifa Intl Hospitals, Islamabad 44790, Pakistan.
Aisha HasanDepartment of Biochemistry, Riphah International University, Rawalpindi 44000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Sajid IqbalDepartment of Rehabilitation, PNS Karachi, Karachi 75950, Sindh, Pakistan.
Sadaf NoureenDepartment of Medicine, Groves Medical Center, New Malden, London KT3 3PB, United Kingdom.
Saeed AkhterDepartment Urology, Shifa International Hospital Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.

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Abstract

backgroundVarious stone factors can affect the net results of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). Recently a new factor called variation coefficient of stone density (VCSD) is being considered to have an impact on stone free rates.

aimTo assess the role of VCSD in determining success of SWL in urinary calculi.

methodsCharts review was utilized for collection of data variables. The patients were subjected to SWL, using an electromagnetic lithotripter. Mean stone density (MSD), stone heterogeneity index (SHI), and VCSD were calculated by generating regions of interest on computed tomography (CT) images. Role of these factors were determined by applying the relevant statistical tests for continuous and categorical variables and a

resultsThere were a total of 407 patients included in the analysis. The mean age of the subjects in this study was 38.89 ± 14.61 years. In total, 165 out of the 407 patients could not achieve stone free status. The successful group had a significantly lower stone volume as compared to the unsuccessful group (

conclusionVCSD, a useful CT based parameter, can be utilized to gauge stone fragility and hence the prediction of SWL outcomes.

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Computed tomographyKidney stonesShock wave lithotripsyStone heterogeneityVariation coefficient of stone density

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PMCPMC11755239

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