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Percutaneous Access
Fluoroscopy versus Ultrasound
• Ultrasound has grown in popularity due to radiation concerns
• Systematic reviews and meta-analysis have shown ultrasound guided access associated with:
– Equivalent or better stone free rates – Shorter access times
– Lower complications – Less bleeding
1. Liu Q, et al. Urolithiasis 2017
2. Wang K, et al. Urol Int 2015
3. Breda A, et al. Scand J Urol 2017
