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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Impacted Upper Ureteral Stones: A Prospective Randomized Comparison Between Stented and Non-stented Techniques
Urology, 10/09/09

Ghoneim IA et al. – ESWL is an effective and reasonable initial therapy in the management of impacted upper ureteral stones measuring <=2 cm. Pre–ESWL ureteral stenting provides no additional benefit over in situ ESWL. Moreover, ureteral stents are associated with significant patient discomfort and morbidity.

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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 10/16/09 Relevance Score: 71%

Effectiveness of Doxazosin in Treatment of Distal Ureteral Stones in Children
The Journal of Urology, 11/16/09 Relevance Score: 70%

A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial to Compare Shock Wave Frequencies of 60 and 120 Shocks per Minute for Upper Ureteral Stones
The Journal of Urology, 10/01/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for ureteral stones in children
Pediatric Surgery International, 11/02/09 Relevance Score: 68%

A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Semirigid Ureteroscopy for the Management of Proximal Ureteral Calculi
Urology, 10/12/09 Relevance Score: 68%