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Lithotripsy procedure

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a procedure used to shatter simple stones in the kidney or upper urinary tract. Ultrasonic waves are passed through the body until they strike the dense stones. Pulses of sonic waves pulverize the stones, which are then more easily passed through the ureter and out of the body in the urine.

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·As a Disease/Condition

Kidney Stones

·As a Complication

Benign Enlargement of Prostate (BPH)

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Primary Gout

Sarcoidosis

·As a Cause

Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)

Ureteral Obstruction

Urinary Tract Obstruction

·As a Risk Factor

Hydronephrosis

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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