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Abdominal X-ray.
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A 71-year-old female patient with a BMI of 36,2 was referred from General Medicine Department with a diagnosis of bilateral staghorn kidney stone, documented by an abdominal X-ray (Figure 1).
Preoperative CT scan.
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During the hospitalization, an abdominal CT scan was performed and confirmed the presence of bilateral sthagorn stones (Figures 2 and 3).
Preoperative CT scan.
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During the hospitalization, an abdominal CT scan was performed and confirmed the presence of bilateral sthagorn stones (Figures 2 and 3).
Calculi extraction.
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Staghorn calculi were completely removed (Figure 4) and the absence of stones was evidenced with intraoperative fluoroscopy.
Floseal application.
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Floseal was applied on the suture line (Figure 5).
Stones removed.
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Stone weight was 150 grams (Figure 6).