What are the potential risks of performing lithotripsy on a patient with an active MRSA infection?
No direct evidence exists specifically on lithotripsy's risks in patients with active MRSA infections. Case reports suggest potential severe complications, including infection exacerbation, but larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Authors
- Tripdatabase
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23963691
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00