Abstract:BACKGROUND: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was established as a minimally invasive treatment option for kidney stones in the 1970s and is considered a safe and effective procedure, with stone clearance rates of 78-95%. The ideal puncture should maximize the effectiveness of the procedure in terms of stone-free status and minimize the risk of complications. CLINICAL CASE: We present the case of a 36-year-old male patient with bilateral lower back pain. A CT urography scan was performed that revealed bilate… Show more
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