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Characterization and modification of cavitation pattern in shock wave lithotripsy [PDF]

, 2004
The temporal and spatial dynamics of cavitation bubble cloud growth and collapse in extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is studied experimentally.
Arora, Manish, Liebler, Marko, Ohl, Claus-Dieter   +2 more
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Stone dust in endourology: a systematic review of its definition, management, and clinical impact

BJU International, Volume 136, Issue 2, Page 185-197, August 2025.
Objective To evaluate and synthesise the existing literature on stone dust (DUST) in endourology, focusing on its definition, creation methods, and removal techniques. Methods A comprehensive electronic literature search was conducted using the PubMed/Medline, Web Of Science, and Embase databases to identify reports published until October 2024.
Stefano Moretto, Alberto Quarà, Federico Zorzi, Alejandra Bravo‐Balado, Aideen Madden, Johan Cabrera, Mariela Corrales, Luigi Candela, Steeve Doizi, Frederic Panthier, Olivier Traxer   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Crushing Stones: Mechanical, Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Lithotripsy in the Clearance of Common Bile Duct Lithiasis

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1990
Mechanical, intracorporeal and extracorporeal lithotripsy were used in the treatment of common bile duct lithiasis in a series of 80 patients in whom initial extraction attempts with the Dormia basket and balloon catheter failed.
Claude Liguory, Jean Francois Lefebevre, Didier Bonnel, Gary C Vitale   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Do stone size and impaction influence therapeutic approach to proximal ureteral stones? [PDF]

, 2009
Background/Aim. Primary therapeutic approach to lumbar ureteral stones is still contraversial. The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of stone impaction and size on the effectiveness of proximal ureteral stone lithotripsy. Methods. A total
Milenković-Petronić Dragica, Radulović Slobodan, Vavić Božo, Vuksanović Aleksandra   +3 more
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Use of Sodium‐Glucose Transport Protein 2 Inhibitors and the Incidence of Urolithiasis: A Multi‐Database and Cross‐Country Study in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, Volume 117, Issue 6, Page 1775-1783, June 2025.
The benefits of sodium‐glucose transport protein 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) use on severe urolithiasis requiring surgery remains unclear. All patients with incident T2D in Taiwan National Health Institution databases (2016–2021) and TriNetX datasets (2014–2023) were retrospectively analyzed.
Mu‐Chi Chung, Chia‐Yen Lin, Chao‐Hsiang Chang, Yi‐Huei Chang, Po‐Jen Hsiao, Chi‐Shun Lien, Laing‐You Wu, Ming‐Ju Wu, Jeng‐Jer Shieh, Peir‐Haur Hung, Hsin‐Hua Chen, Chi‐Jung Chung   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of ductal sialolith simplified: A new technique

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2020
Sialolithiasis is a common salivary gland disease. It may cause swelling of the gland, infection of the gland, or even death of glandular parenchymal cells.
Koijam Sashikumar Singh
doaj   +1 more source

Summary of the clinical practice guideline for the management of urinary stones, third edition

International Journal of Urology, Volume 32, Issue 5, Page 462-474, May 2025.
Abstract This third edition of the Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Urinary stones (2023) has been developed under the leadership of the Japanese Urological Association, the Japanese Society of Endourology and Robotics, and the Japanese Society on Urolithiasis Research. This revision adheres to the Minds Manual for Guideline Development (2017)
Katsuhito Miyazawa, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Taro Iguchi, Ippei Chikazawa, Takahiro Yasui, Satoru Takahashi, Shiro Hinotsu, Koichiro Akakura, Shizuka Iida, Noritaka Ishito, Takaaki Inoue, Yasuo Kohjimoto, Shinichi Sakamoto, Yoshikazu Sato, Ryoji Takazawa, Tatsuya Takayama, Masao Tsujihata, Yukio Naya, Shuzo Hamamoto, Motoyuki Masai, Takuro Masaki, Junichi Matsuzaki, Soichi Mugiya   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, with modified position of the machine head in the treatment of lower calyceal stones in obese patients

Urology Annals, 2022
Context: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has inferior results in the lower calyceal stones, especially in obese patients. Aims: This study aimed at evaluating of the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, with modified position of
Mohamed Abou-Farha, Ahmed El-Abd, Tarek Gameel, Hassan Eltatawy, Salah Nagla   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prediction of far-field acoustic emissions from cavitation clouds during shock wave lithotripsy for development of a clinical device

, 2013
This study presents the key simulation and decision stage of a multi-disciplinary project to develop a hospital device for monitoring the effectiveness of kidney stone fragmentation by shock wave lithotripsy (SWL).
Cunningham KB, Fedele F, Hawker NA, Jamaluddin AR, Knoll T, Leighton TG, Leighton TG, Leighton TG, Smith NC, UK Department of Health   +9 more
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ACVIM Small Animal Consensus Recommendations on the Treatment and Prevention of Uroliths in Dogs and Cats. [PDF]

, 2016
In an age of advancing endoscopic and lithotripsy technologies, the management of urolithiasis poses a unique opportunity to advance compassionate veterinary care, not only for patients with urolithiasis but for those with other urinary diseases as well.
Adams, LG, Bartges, JW, Berent, AC, Lulich, JP, Osborne, CA, Westropp, JL   +5 more
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