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  • 1Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

The Journal of Lithotripsy & Stone Disease
|March 10, 1990
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A new overhead shock head enhances the Lithostar lithotripter, enabling versatile treatment for urinary, pancreatic, gallbladder, and bile duct stones. This innovation creates a truly multipurpose device for various stone removal procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Engineering
  • Urology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • The Lithostar lithotripter previously utilized bilateral undertable shock heads with biplane x-ray amplifiers.
  • Limitations existed in treating stones beyond the urinary tract.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a third, overhead shock head module for the Lithostar lithotripter.
  • To expand the device's capability for treating a wider range of stones, including those in the biliary and pancreatic systems.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of an overhead module with an integrated ultrasound system.
  • Complementary use with existing bilateral undertable shock heads and biplane x-ray amplifiers.
  • Application in extracorporeal shock wave treatment for various stone locations.

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Main Results:

  • The enhanced Lithostar system now functions as a multipurpose lithotripter.
  • Successful application of extracorporeal shock wave treatment for urinary tract, pancreatic, gallbladder, and bile duct stones.
  • Presentation of technical details and clinical experience with the overhead module in biliary tract treatments.

Conclusions:

  • The addition of the overhead shock head significantly increases the Lithostar's versatility.
  • The multipurpose lithotripter is now capable of treating a broad spectrum of stones.
  • The overhead module demonstrates clinical utility, particularly for biliary tract stone management.