Percutaneous nephrolithotomy. A study of 171 patients.
One hundred and eighty-one patients with renal calculi were treated by percutaneous nephrolithotomy in 2 1/2 years. In 171 cases the calculi were removed successfully and the complication rate was low. Intrarenal manipulation and irrigation should be done for only a limited period of time. This procedure can be carried out safely, in many centres, with adequate experience and minimal facilities.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000628:therapy*; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged