Predicción de efectividad de litotricia extracorpórea por ondas de choque en cálculos del tracto urinario. Grupos de riesgo para precisar retratamiento

The density, maximum diameter and pyelocaliceal location of the stones are determinant factors in terms of the effectiveness of treatment with ESWL. Using these variables, which can be obtained in advance of deciding on a treatment, the designed risk model provides a precise approach in choosing the most appropriate treatment for each particular case.