Journal of pediatric urology
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Comparative Study
A comparison of outcomes after percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children and adults: a matched cohort study.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has surpassed open stone surgery as the operation of choice for large and complex stone burdens (figure). Although the procedure was developed in adults, its principles have been extrapolated to children. There is a paucity of literature comparing outcomes of PCNL in adults and children for similar stone burdens. ⋯ Although principles of PCNL were developed in adults, this study affirms the safety and efficacy of PCNL in both pediatric and adult patients.
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Dorsal penile block (DPB) is a frequently used technique for regional anesthesia, but the effect of DPB on penile tissue has not been reported so far. ⋯ Although DPB does not cause any major histopathological alteration, it results in an increase in inflammatory response in the penile tissue in the short term.