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Physiologic and pathologic alterations associated with ultrasonically generated shock waves.

D E Hill1, W S McDougal, H Stephens

  • 1Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232.

The Journal of Urology
|December 1, 1990
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Ultrasonic shock waves caused kidney changes primarily in renal tubules, not glomeruli. These effects resolved within one week, indicating kidney repair after treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Veterinary Medicine

Background:

  • Kidney injuries from medical treatments require understanding.
  • Ultrasonic shock waves are used in various medical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the physiologic and pathologic changes in canine kidneys following ultrasonic shock wave treatment.
  • To determine the impact of shock wave parameters on kidney alterations and repair.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-five dogs' kidneys were subjected to ultrasonic shock waves.
  • Examinations assessed acute and delayed physiologic and pathologic changes.
  • Shock wave parameters included 2,000–8,000 pulses at rates of 1–20 pulses/second.

Main Results:

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  • Physiologic and pathologic changes predominantly affected renal tubules over glomeruli.
  • The rate of shock wave pulses did not influence observed kidney alterations.
  • Observed alterations began resolving by one week post-exposure.

Conclusions:

  • Canine kidneys exhibit transient alterations following ultrasonic shock wave exposure.
  • Renal tubule damage is more pronounced than glomerular damage.
  • Kidney tissues demonstrate a capacity for repair within one week.