Changes in renal Doppler ultrasonographic parameters in patients managed with rigid ureteroscopy.

ConclusionSignificant changes in RI and PI values in patients treated with URS reveal that URS can cause a significant increase in renal vascular resistance. With the increase in operative time and irrigation fluid volume used during the operation, RI seems to be significantly increased.
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Source: Acta Radiologica - February 27, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Tokgöz O, Tokgöz H, Unal I, Voyvoda N, Serifoglu I Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research