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- Title
Proposition for new terminologies in PCNL: what does 'ultra-mini-micro' actually mean?
- Authors
Wright, Anna; Somani, Bhaskar; Rukin, Nicholas
- Abstract
Ever smaller miniaturised techniques are being developed for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), with access sheaths now as small as 4.8Fr being used in adults. With the ever expanding use of the terms 'micro' 'mini' or 'ultra' techniques, the terminology can be somewhat confusing. We propose a simple classification system to standardise the terminology for PCNL, encapsulating technological and procedural advancements.
- Subjects
KIDNEY stones; TERMS &; phrases; MEDICAL terminology; KIDNEY diseases; MINIATURE craft
- Publication
Urolithiasis, 2014, Vol 42, Issue 6, p539
- ISSN
2194-7228
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00240-014-0696-6