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Extracorporeal Shock Wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is effective for pediatric urolithiasis. Younger children and smaller stones yield the best outcomes, with ESWL demonstrating safety and efficiency in this population.

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  • Pediatric Urology
  • Nephrolithiasis Management
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

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  • Pediatric urolithiasis management relies heavily on Extracorporeal Shock Wave lithotripsy (ESWL).
  • Evaluating the efficacy and complication rates of ESWL in children is crucial for optimizing treatment protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of ESWL in managing pediatric urolithiasis.
  • To identify factors influencing stone-free rates and complication incidence in children treated with ESWL.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pediatric patients treated with ESWL between 2003 and 2012.
  • Analysis of etiology, clinical presentation, stone-free status, and complications using SPSS software.

Main Results:

  • 80.3% stone-free rate achieved in 90 children (122 stones, 162 sessions).
  • Higher success rates observed in younger children (<5 years) and smaller stones.
  • Complications (10.4%) were associated with larger, staghorn, and struvite calculi.

Conclusions:

  • ESWL is a safe and efficient treatment for pediatric urolithiasis.
  • Optimal outcomes are associated with younger patient age and smaller stone size.
  • Careful patient selection is important, especially for complex stone burdens.