Dry extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for treatment of ureterolithiasis and nephrolithiasis in a dog
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Treatment Protocol for Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinitis Using a Single-Crystal Piezoelectric Focused Shock Wave Source
Published on: December 23, 2022
Abstract:
A second-generation lithotriptor was used to perform dry extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in a dog with ureterolithiasis, nephrolithiasis, and chronic renal failure. Previous studies on the use of lithotripsy in dogs have involved first-generation machines and have primarily concentrated on acute and chronic effects of lithotripsy in experimental models. Treatment in this dog resulted in resolution of ureteral obstruction, ureterolithiasis, and nephrolithiasis, and avoided complications associated with ureteral and renal surgery. The only complication was substantial hematuria of 12 hours' duration immediately after the procedure. Second-generation lithotripsy may offer an effective treatment for ureterolithiasis or nephrolithiasis in selected dogs.
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