Costovertebral angle as a novel tool for predicting the thoracic complication risk following percutaneous nephrolithotomy requiring supracostal access.

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Güzel A., Oksay T., Ozturk S. A., Soyupek A. S., Ozorak A., Kosar A.

Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada, vol.15, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 15
• Publication Date: 2021
• Doi Number: 10.5489/cuaj.7114
• Journal Name: Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE
• Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine whether the costovertebral angle (CVA) and other factors can predict the risk of thoracic complications following percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).