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BMC Urology, 2017 BackgroundExtracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the management of choice for renal stones 20 mm or smaller, with a stone clearance rate of up to 89%.
T. Nielsen, J. B. Jensen
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Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019 Perirenal hematoma after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is an unusual but underdiagnosed complication. Most hematomas are asymptomatic, but severe complications are possible, which may require intervention such as a blood transfusion.
Ying-Lun Ou +4 more
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Scientific Reports, 2016 We investigated whether stone heterogeneity index (SHI), which a proxy of such variations, was defined as the standard deviation of a Hounsfield unit (HU) on non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT), can be a novel predictor for shock-wave lithotripsy ...
J. Lee +7 more
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy today
Indian Journal of Urology, 2013 Even 32 years after its first introduction shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) remains a matter of discussion and controversy. Since the first SWL in 1980, millions of treatments have been performed worldwide.
Geert G Tailly
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Patients Express Satisfaction With Oral Pain Management During Shock Wave Lithotripsy
International Journal of Urological Nursing, Volume 20, Issue 1, March 2026.ABSTRACT Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) is a technique for treating kidney stones. A Danish university hospital implemented a new pain management strategy focused on oral painkillers instead of intravenous opioid analgesics. This study aimed to evaluate patients' satisfaction with the new strategy during SWL and their overall treatment satisfaction ...
Lisbeth Leinum +3 more
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Trends in Urology &Men's Health, Volume 17, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT Persisting small renal stone fragments remain a challenge after conventional renal stone treatment (ESWL or endoscopic treatment). Physical vibration therapy and patient inversion therapy are new techniques developed with the aim of increasing the stone‐free rate (SFR).
Yam Ting Ho +4 more
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United European Gastroenterology Journal, Volume 14, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT Background and aims No medications are currently approved for the prevention of recurrent acute pancreatitis. This trial evaluated whether naldemedine, a peripherally acting μ‐opioid receptor antagonist, reduces the risk of acute pancreatitis in patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis. Methods This was a multicentre, double‐blinded, placebo‐
Mathias E. Cook +13 more
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Diyala Journal of Medicine, 2018 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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BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2026.Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of adding 0.1% tranexamic acid (TXA) to irrigation fluid in reducing perioperative blood loss during mini‐percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini‐PCNL). Patients and Methods In this prospective, randomised study, 40 patients undergoing mini‐PCNL were allocated to receive irrigation fluid containing ...
Ornnicha Prohsoontorn +6 more
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PLoS ONE, 2016 Objectives To perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine the optimal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) frequency range for treating urinary stones, i.e., high-frequency (100–120 waves/minute ...
D. Kang +6 more
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