Open AccessCan we predict the need for intervention in steinstrasse following shock wave lithotripsy?
Author(s) -
Chandan Phukan,
TJ Nirmal,
Cornerstone V Wann,
J Chandrasingh,
Santosh Kumar,
Nitin S Kekre,
Antony Devasia
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7796.198870
Subject(s) - shock wave lithotripsy , medicine , shock wave , lithotripsy , intervention (counseling) , shock (circulatory) , surgery , engineering , aerospace engineering , nursing
Steinstrasse (SS) is a known complication of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). Although the majority of SS clears spontaneously, about 6% require intervention. This study was carried out to identify the factors that determine the need for intervention in SS.