Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Description
A medical procedure that uses high-energy shockwaves to break up stones inside the body. It is commonly used for kidney stones that are too big to pass through the urinary tract.
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Common Complications
Bleeding, infection, blocked ureter, and kidney injury. Rarely the bleeding can be severe enough to require a transfusion.
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Research
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in prepubertal children: 22-year experience at a single institution with a single lithotriptor.
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