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[The Wolf piezolith 2300 lithotriptor: a technical note].

M Ruoppolo, C Bellorofonte, P Tombolini

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    The Piezolith Wolf 2300 uses piezoceramic elements for shock wave lithotripsy, eliminating the need for ECG. This stone treatment method offers a precise focal region and painless patient experience.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Physics

    Context:

    • The Piezolith Wolf 2300 lithotripter utilizes advanced technology for kidney stone treatment.
    • It employs a self-focusing spherical disk with approximately 3000 piezoceramic elements to generate shock waves.

    Purpose:

    • To describe the technical specifications and operational principles of the Piezolith Wolf 2300 lithotripter.
    • To highlight its capabilities in stone localization and shock wave generation for minimally invasive treatment.

    Summary:

    • Shock waves are generated by 3000 piezoceramic elements on a self-focusing disk, requiring no ECG-recording.
    • Stone localization is achieved using two 4.5 MHz sector ultrasound scanners with acoustic coupling via a partial water bath.
    • The device features a small focal region (11 x 3 mm) with positive peak pressures ranging from 300 to 1050 bar, ensuring low skin pressure for painless treatment.

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    Impact:

    • The Piezolith Wolf 2300 offers a precise and potentially less painful method for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
    • Its design minimizes the need for additional monitoring like ECG, potentially streamlining the procedure.