Simple radiological indicators for staghorn calculi response to ESWL.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate staghorn calculi response to ESWL using simple radiological indicators which are stone size, stone homogeneity, and stone density.


METHODS
This is a prospective study of 60 patients with staghorn calculi where the majority had ESWL. The relationship between response and size, homogeneity and density is studied.


RESULTS
Single staghorn calculus less than 4 cm, heterogeneous with stone density similar to bone or a little denser than bone has best response to ESWL.


CONCLUSIONS
ESWL is useful as first line therapy for staghorn calculi less than 4 cm, heterogeneous with similar density to bone or a little denser than bone.
Murshidi
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Department of Urology, Jordan University Hospital, 11942, Amman, Jordan. mujalli_mhailan@hotmail.com
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome