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Upper pole left kidney has a 3.2 x 1.0 x
My father 74yrs old CT scan report says upper pole left kidney has a 3.2 x 1.0 x 2.8cm staghorn calculus. Lower pole left kidney has a faint, punctate calcification.
What option do i have to treat this for my father ?
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For Kidney Stone
Treatment depends upon
Size
Site
Number
Hounsefield unit
Status of Kidney
Present or absence of infection
Options available are
Dj stenting with ESWL
RIRS
PCNL
Next Steps
trea of Choice is PCNL
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