Can stone density on plain radiography predict the outcome of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for ureteral stones?

CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that larger stone size, longer time to ESWL, and ureteral stones with a radiodensity greater than that of the 12th rib may be at a relatively higher risk of ESWL failure 1 month after the procedure. PMID: 25598937 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research