Endoscopic and Pathologic Characterization of Papillary Architecture in Struvite Stone Formers

Volume: 90, Pages: 39 - 44
Published: Apr 1, 2016
Abstract
To describe the endoscopic characteristics of renal papillae in struvite stone formers (SFs).From 2009 to 2014, patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy were prospectively enrolled in our study. Endoscopic analysis and biopsy of papillae were performed to demonstrate the presence and percentage surface area (SA) of Randall's plaque or ductal plug. Comparison with idiopathic calcium oxalate (CaOx) SF and non-SF controls was performed.We...
Paper Details
Title
Endoscopic and Pathologic Characterization of Papillary Architecture in Struvite Stone Formers
Published Date
Apr 1, 2016
Journal
Volume
90
Pages
39 - 44
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