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Proposition for new terminologies in PCNL: what does 'ultra-mini-micro' actually mean?

Authors :
Wright AE
Somani BK
Rukin NJ
Source :
Urolithiasis [Urolithiasis] 2014 Dec; Vol. 42 (6), pp. 539-40. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Aug 02.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Ever smaller miniaturised techniques are being developed for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), with access sheaths now as small as 4.8Fr being used in adults. With the ever expanding use of the terms "micro" "mini" or "ultra" techniques, the terminology can be somewhat confusing. We propose a simple classification system to standardise the terminology for PCNL, encapsulating technological and procedural advancements.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2194-7236
Volume :
42
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Urolithiasis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25085200
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-014-0696-6