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In a patient with a mid-common bile duct stone, the traction wires of a mechanical lithotriptor snapped, resulting in lithotriptor basket impaction.
Tan Attila, Gary R May, Paul Kortan
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Fracture mechanics model of stone comminution in ESWL and implications for tissue damage [PDF]
Focused shock waves administered during extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) cause stone fragmentation. The process of stone fragmentation is described in terms of a dynamic fracture process.
Lokhandwalla, Murtuza+1 more
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: There is disagreement in the use of ureteral double-J stent before the extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), although most of the urologists suggest using stent in shock wave lithotripsy technique for stones bigger than ...
Dr. Mudassar Saeed Pansota
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Background: Urolithiasisis a common health problem in our society. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsyhas been practiced successfully for treating renal and upper ureteric stones. Few studies, however, have looked on its effectiveness in the treatment
Kamiran J Sadeeq
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Possibilities to Improve the Therapy of the Patients with Ureteral Concretions [PDF]
The aim of the given study was to improve the results of treatment of patients with concretions of the upper third of the ureter.Materials and methods. The clinical trial was carried out as a non-interventional open, controlled, in two groups of patients
Chabanov, P. (Pavel)+2 more
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Abstract Background Demographic and clinical factors significantly influence urinary stone composition; however, data from other Arabian Gulf countries still lack further exploration of these variables with the aid of multivariate analyses. This study aims to address this gap by conducting an in‐depth multivariate analysis of the demographic and ...
Hamzah Shehadeh+8 more
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The efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of ureteric stones [PDF]
This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of in situ extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy treatment of ureteric stones using the Dornier MFL 5000 lithotripter. From March 1991 to June 1994, 184 patients received in situ extracorporeal shock wave
Lee, FCW, Leung, YL, Tam, PC, Yip, KH
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Role of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery [PDF]
Since the early 1980s extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has partially replaced major operative procedures in various fields of surgery. In the interest of the patient, it is important to determine the exact role of ESWL in surgery.
Bruining, H.A. (Hajo)+3 more
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Abstract Objectives Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is vital for diagnosing and treating upper gastrointestinal symptoms, but patient discomfort and anxiety can affect procedural outcomes. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of topical analgesics with and without Entonox during EGD in terms of procedural success, patient tolerance, and ...
Papiroon Noitasaeng+3 more
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MANAGEMENT OF URETER STONES USING ESWL COMPARED TO URS
Objective: To evaluate the management of ureterolithiasis using Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) EDAP Sonolith Technomed compared to ureteroscopy (URS) with holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy.
Muhammad Omar Rusydi, Djoko Rahardjo
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