What is the definition of stone dust and how does it compare with clinically insignificant residual fragments? A comprehensive review.
Frédéric PanthierJia-Lun KwokDavid T TzouManoj MongaOlivier TraxerEtienne X KellerPublished in: World journal of urology (2024)
DUST and CIRF refer to independent entities. DUST is defined in vitro by a stone particle size criteria of 250 µm, translating clinically as particles able to be fully aspirated through a 3.6Fr-WC without blockage. CIRF relates to ≤ 2 RF on postoperative NCCT.