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[Fragmentation of single biliary calculi with an electromagnetic generator]
J Manuel Sánchez1, N Méndez-Sánchez, F Bosques
1Clínica de Litiasis Biliar. Fundación Médica Sur. México, D.F.
Revista De Gastroenterologia De Mexico
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy using the electromagnetic Lithostar Plus machine effectively treats single gallstones. Over 50% of patients achieved complete stone fragmentation in just one session.
Area of Science:
- Medical devices
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
Context:
- Gallstones (cholelithiasis) affect a significant portion of the population.
- Non-surgical treatment options are sought to minimize patient risk and recovery time.
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) presents a viable non-invasive approach.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the electromagnetic Lithostar Plus device for gallstone fragmentation.
- To assess the success rate of ESWL in patients with a single gallstone.
- To determine the optimal number of shock wave sessions required for treatment.
Summary:
- A study included 63 patients with single gallstones treated with the Lithostar Plus ESWL machine.
- Patients were grouped by the number of shock wave sessions received.
- 50.8% of patients achieved total gallstone fragmentation after a single treatment session.
Impact:
- The Lithostar Plus demonstrates high efficacy for single gallstone fragmentation, with over half of patients benefiting from a single session.
- This technology offers a promising non-surgical alternative for gallstone management.
- Results support the use of electromagnetic ESWL as an efficient treatment modality.