| Journal Call no. | R97.H66 |
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| Author | Yip, K. H. |
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| Article Title | Management of ureteric calculi : the pendulum swings / K. H. Yip ... [et al.]. |
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| Is Part Of | Hong Kong practitioner ; v.19, no.11, Nov 1997, p.583-584, +4p., illus. |
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| Abstract | Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for treatment of ureteral calculi has gained wide popularity because of its non-invasive and ambulatory nature. The success rate using the Dornier MFL 5000 is about 77%, but retreatment is often required and stone clearance is gradual. With the introduction of Holmium laser and establishment of day surgery service, out-patient ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) carries a success rate of 93% and offers immediate stone clearance. It is an attractive alternative for low surgical risk patients as a primary treatment modality. |
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