Which localization method is optimal in ESWL: fluoroscopy or ultrasonography?
Ultrasonography is as effective as fluoroscopy for imaging and focusing during ESWL treatment. It enhances the success of ESWL for non-opaque stones and reduces radiation exposure disadvantages.
Authors
- Alpaslan Yüksel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0076-4812)
- Mehmet Ali Özel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8817-5769)
- Ahmet Yıldırım Balık (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8051-5802)
- Ekrem Başaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8319-512X)
- Yusuf Şenoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3072-9252)
- Necati Ekici (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5210-5720)
- Dursun Baba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4779-6777)
- Arda Taşkın Taşkıran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4556-3475)
Institutions
- Düzce Üniversitesi (TR)
- Istanbul Medeniyet University (TR)
- Marmara University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Urology
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-025-01716-8
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52
Funders
- Düzce Üniversitesi