1. Upper urinary tract tumours: Latest diagnostic methods
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Carini, M., Palminteri, E., Mincione, G.P., Lapini, A., Serni, S., Stefanucci, S., Scelzi, S., and Cavalli, V.
- Abstract
— The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to upper urinary tract tumours has been a problem for a long time. The recent introduction of endourological instruments (ureterorenoscopy), the possibility of well-aimed cellular analysis (selective urinary cytology, brush biopsy) as well as the development of imaging methods, have all improved the accuracy of diagnosis and staging with the consequent rationalisation of treatment. Using ureterorenoscopy in addition to the main diagnostic examinations for this pathology i.e. urinary cytology and urography, diagnostic accuracy has increased from 58 to over 85%. This allows identification of early, single and low grade forms, which are susceptible to conservative, possibly endoscopic, treatment.
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- 1996
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