Prostatic calculi: silent stones

Koseoglu H., Aslan G., Sen B. H., Tuna B., Yorukoglu K.

ACTAS UROLOGICAS ESPANOLAS, vol.34, no.6, pp.555-559, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.acuro.2009.09.013
  • Journal Name: ACTAS UROLOGICAS ESPANOLAS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.555-559
  • Keywords: Calculi, Prostate, Prostatic Hyperplasia, Transurethral Resection of Prostate, Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Introduction and Objectives Prostate stones are frequently encountered during transurethral resection of the prostate in urology practice. We aimed to demonstrate the physical and chemical properties of prostate stones. We also aimed to determine possible relationship between inflammation of prostate gland and prostate stones.