Prediction of Morbidity and Mortality After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy By Using the Charlson Comorbidity Index

UNSAL, Ali; RESORLU, Berkan; ATMACA, Ali; DIRI, Akif; GOKTUG, Hasan; Can, CEREN; GOK, Bahri; TUYGUN, Can; GERMIYONOGLU, Cankon

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2011.06.038

Prediction of Morbidity and Mortality After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy By Using the Charlson Comorbidity Index

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UNSAL A., RESORLU B., ATMACA A. F., DIRI A., GOKTUG H. N. G., Can C. E., ...More

UROLOGY, vol.79, no.1, pp.55-60, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 79 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2012
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.06.038
Journal Name: UROLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.55-60
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVES To determine whether the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) predicts postoperative medical complications and death in patients treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).