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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).

J R Drago, J A Nesbitt, B N Shah

    International Surgery
    |January 1, 1987
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    Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) effectively treated urinary tract stones in 316 patients, with 97% requiring only one session. Complications were minimal, affecting less than 3% of patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Nephrology
    • Medical Technology

    Background:

    • Urinary tract calculi (stones) cause significant patient morbidity.
    • Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a common treatment modality for kidney stones.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ESWL for symptomatic upper and lower urinary tract calculi.
    • To assess the need for adjunctive procedures during ESWL treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 316 patients treated with ESWL.
    • Data collection on treatment sessions, adjunctive procedures, and complications.

    Main Results:

    • 97% of patients required only one ESWL session for stone treatment.

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  • 24% of treatments necessitated cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement.
  • Complications occurred in less than 3% of patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • ESWL is a highly effective and safe treatment for symptomatic urinary tract stones.
    • Adjunctive procedures like ureteral stent placement may be required in a subset of patients.
    • Minimal complications underscore the safety profile of ESWL.