Optimizing Shock Wave Lithotripsy: A Comprehensive Review

Reviews in Urology

Paul D McClain²  Dean G Assimos¹  Jessica N Lange² 

[1] Department of Urology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine,, Birmingham, Alabama;Department of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine,, Winston-Salem, NC

关键词: Shock wave lithotripsy;    Upper urinary tract stones;    Comminution;   

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学科分类：基础医学

来源: MedReviews, LLC

【 摘 要 】

Shock wave lithotripsy is a commonly used procedure for eradicating upper urinary tract stones in patients who require treatment. A number of methods have been proposed to improve the results of this procedure, including proper patient selection, modifications in technique, adjunctive therapy to facilitate elimination of fragments, and changes in lithotripter design. This article assesses the utility of these measures through an analysis of contemporary literature.

【 授权许可】

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