PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY IN HORSESHOE KIDNEYS

Bilen C. Y., ŞAHİN A.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, vol.32, no.4, pp.495-499, 2006 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.495-499
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Horseshoe kidneys are the most common renal fusion anomalies. Urolithiasis is the most common complication that occurs in these patients. Percutaneous management of the stones in horseshoe kidneys can be challenging due to altered anatomical relations.