Indications and contraindications for shock wave lithotripsy and how to improve outcomes
作者机构:Division of UrologySt.Michael’s HospitalTorontoCanada
出 版 物:《Asian Journal of Urology》 (亚洲泌尿外科杂志(英文))
年 卷 期:2018年第5卷第4期
页 面:256-263页
学科分类:1002[医学-临床医学] 100214[医学-肿瘤学] 10[医学]
主 题:Kidney calculi Nephrolithiasis Urolithiasis Extracorporeal shock wave therapy Lithotripsy
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