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Massive perinephric hematoma - A rare complication of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. [PDF]

Urol Case Rep, 2022
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is commonly used to fragment renal calculi. This treatment modality is considered safe with minimal complications. We report a case of massive retroperitoneal hematoma following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ...
Para SA, Wani MS, Ahmad MS, Hamid A, Lone SS, Singh S.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Management of upper ureteral stones exceeding 15 mm in diameter: Shock wave lithotripsy versus semirigid ureteroscopy with holmium:yttrium–aluminum–garnet laser lithotripsy

SAGE Open Medicine, 2016
Objectives: We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the efficacy and outcome of shock wave lithotripsy versus semirigid ureteroscopy in the management of the proximal ureteral stones of diameter exceeding 15 mm. Methods: During the 2009−2014 study
Hamdy Aboutaleb, Mohamed Omar, Shady Salem, Mohamed Elshazly   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Indications and contraindications for shock wave lithotripsy and how to improve outcomes

Asian Journal of Urology, 2018
For over 35 years shock wave lithotripsy has proven to be an effective, safe and truly minimally invasive option for the treatment of nephrolithiasis. Various technical factors as well as patient selection can impact the success of the procedure. We used
Luke F. Reynolds, Tad Kroczak, Kenneth T. Pace   +2 more
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Factors determining the number of sessions in successful extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy patients. [PDF]

Open Med (Wars)
The aim of this study is to investigate whether certain clinical nomograms influencing the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) also play a role in determining the number of treatment sessions required in patients who achieved stone ...
Ergün M, Sağır S.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Small bowel perforation and peritonitis: a rare life-threatening complication of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (case report). [PDF]

Pan Afr Med J
Alnawasra H, Ahmed F, Obaid M, Alghashmi M, Abdallah S, Bouchiba N, Salah M.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Flexible ureteroscopy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy for management of lower pole renal hard stones ≤ 2 cm: a prospective randomized study. [PDF]

BMC Urol
Background Managing lower pole renal stones presents clinical challenges influenced by various factors such as stone size, location, and density.
Zeinelabden KM, Abdelhalim E, Galal M, Abdelbaky T, Nabeeh H.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Multiphysics Analysis of Ultrasonic Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Side Effects on Surrounding Tissues [PDF]

Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2021
Background: Today, the most common method for kidney stone therapy is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Current research is a numerical simulation of kidney stone fragmentation via ultrasonic shock waves.
Mahdi Moghimnezhad, Azadeh Shahidian, Mohammad Andayesh   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of stone-free rates following shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and retrograde intrarenal surgery for treatment of renal stones: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, 2019
Objectives To perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis comparing stone-free rates following retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) treatments of renal stones.
D. Y. Chung, D. Kang, K. Cho, W. S. Jeong, H. Jung, J. K. Kwon, Seon-Heui Lee, J. Lee   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Factors Influencing the Success of Shock Wave Lithotripsy Treatment for Urinary System Stone Disease in Children Aged 0-2

Journal of Urological Surgery, 2021
Objective:Factors that may influence the efficiency and reliability of shock wave lithotripsy have been examined in the treatment of stone disease in patients aged 0-2.Materials and Methods:The data of 149 patients treated with shock wave lithotripsy in ...
İbrahim Kartal, Mesut Altan, Burak Çıtamak, Emin Mammadov, Ali Cansu Bozacı, Serdar Tekgül   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ureteroscopy is more cost effective than shock wave lithotripsy for stone treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis

World journal of urology, 2018
IntroductionA rising incidence of kidney stone disease has led to an increase in ureteroscopy (URS) and shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). Our aim was to compare the cost of URS and SWL for treatment of stones.MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis ...
R. Geraghty, Patrick Jones, T. Herrmann, O. Aboumarzouk, B. Somani   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source