... with time. The renal parenchymal weight never became affected and the microstructure was only slightly influenced. Thus, the effects of a partial ureteric obstruction on renal morphology seem to be comparatively mild in this age group, and even less prominent than the modest changes previously observed...

... to be the preferred treatment modality in children due to its safe and effective therapy results. Especially the long-term evaluation of our children proved the safety of this procedure. Children Renal stones ESWL Renal function Renal morphology Original Paper Urol Int 1995;54:95-98 Kemal Saricaa Sadettin...