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The results of percutaneous renal stone removal in the first 50 patients to undergo this procedure are presented. The procedure was successful in 40 patients; in 16 of these, ultrasonic disintegration was necessary. The technique failed in 10 patients. The difficulties encountered and the resulting modifications of technique are described.
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