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Gallstone lithotripsy by extracorporeal shock waves.

T Sauerbruch1

  • 1Medical Department II, Klinikum Grosshadern, University of Munich, Federal Republic of Germany.

American Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy combined with litholytic therapy offers a safe, nonsurgical option for select gallbladder stones. This approach is also effective for bile duct stones when endoscopic methods fail.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Gallbladder and bile duct stones pose significant clinical challenges.
  • Surgical interventions carry inherent risks and patient burdens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) combined with litholytic therapy for gallstones.
  • To assess ESWL as an alternative for bile duct stones refractory to endoscopic treatment.

Main Methods:

  • ESWL was administered in conjunction with chenodeoxycholic and ursodeoxycholic acid (7-8 mg/kg/day each).
  • Patient selection criteria focused on radiolucent, solitary stones in functioning gallbladders.
  • ESWL was considered for patients with bile duct stones after failure of standard endoscopic measures.

Main Results:

  • The combined ESWL and litholytic therapy demonstrated a safe and effective nonsurgical approach for carefully selected gallbladder stone patients.
  • ESWL proved to be a valuable noninvasive alternative for bile duct stones unresponsive to endoscopic procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Careful patient selection is crucial for successful outcomes with ESWL and adjuvant litholytic therapy for gallbladder stones.
  • ESWL represents a viable noninvasive option for managing complex bile duct stones.

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