Does the system of prescription issuance influence the therapeutic compliance of hypertensive patients?
No statistically significant association was found between compliance and blood pressure figures, and systems of issuing prescriptions. The percentage of good compliers is high in comparison with other studies, but still insufficient.
PCNL is a safe and effective procedure for the management of lower pole caliceal calculi after a single unsuccessful SWL session. This procedure should be considered the primary method for the treatment of lower pole stones.