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Is extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) still suitable for >1.5 cm intrarenal stones? Data analysis of 1902 SWLs

Wilmar Azal Netoa UroScience, University of Campinas and Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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Enzo Moralesb Medicine, Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, Campinas, Brazil
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Marina Joseane Pacheccob Medicine, Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, Campinas, Brazil
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Renato Nardi Pedroc Endourology Section, University of Campinas and AME/SBO Lithotripsy Center – UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
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Leonardo O. Reisa UroScience, University of Campinas and Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Campinas, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 388-393 | Received 10 Mar 2021, Accepted 28 Jun 2021, Published online: 19 Jul 2021

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