Computerized Tomography Attenuation Value of Renal Calculus: Can It Predict Successful Fragmentation of the Calculus by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy? A Preliminary Study

Abstract

The CT attenuation value of renal calculi can help to differentiate stones that are likely to fragment easily on ESWL from those that would require a greater number of shock waves for fragmentation or may fail to fragment on ESWL.