| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3875976 | The Journal of Urology | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Pretreatment stenting provides no advantage over in situ shock wave lithotripsy for significantly obstructing ureteral calculi. Shock wave lithotripsy is reasonable initial therapy for ureteral stones 2 cm or less that cause moderate or severe hydronephrosis.
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Authors
Ahmed El-Assmy, Ahmed R. El-Nahas, Khaled Z. Sheir,