Pain Perception During Shock Wave Lithotripsy: Does It Correlate With Patient and Stone Characteristics?

Background: To investigate the correlation of various clinical parameters [number of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) sessions, body mass index, patient age, gender, and stone characteristics] with pain perception during the SWL procedure

Comparison of the Analgesic Effects of Dexketoprofen and Diclofenac During Shockwave Lithotripsy: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial

Background and Purpose: This prospective, randomized, and double-blind clinical study aimed to assess the analgesic efficacy of single-dose intramuscular (IM) injection of dexketoprofen (group DE) compared with single-dose IM injection of diclofenac (group DI) in patients who were undergoing shockwave lithotripsy (SWL)

Protective Value of a Folkloric Medicinal Plant Extract Against Mortality and Hemorrhage in a Life-threatening Renal Trauma Model

OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy of a folkloric medicinal plant extract (Ankaferd Blood Stopper [ABS]) with that of oxidized cellulose (Surgicel) in a life-threatening renal injury model. ABS is a mixture of 5 plants that has historically been used in Turkish traditional medicine. It has been approved by the Ministry of Health to manage external hemorrhage and dental surgery bleeding in Turkey