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The efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of ureteric stones [PDF]

, 1995
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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Shock wave focusing using geometrical shock dynamics [PDF]

, 1997
A finite-difference numerical method for geometrical shock dynamics has been developed based on the analogy between the nonlinear ray equations and the supersonic potential equation.
Cates, J. E., Sturtevant, B.
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Intravascular Lithotripsy for Calcific Coronary Bifurcations: Procedural Success and 1‐Year Clinical Outcomes

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, Volume 106, Issue 2, Page 1489-1498, August 1, 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) has emerged as a promising treatment for heavily calcified coronary lesions. However, evidence regarding its effectiveness in calcific bifurcation lesions remains limited. Objective We aimed to evaluate the technical success and 1‐year clinical outcomes of IVL in calcified coronary bifurcation lesions.
Federico Oliveri, Giulia D'Acunto, Martijn. J.H. van Oort, Akshay Phagu, Ibtihal Al Amri, Brian O. Bingen, Valeria Paradies, Gianluca Mincione, Bimmer E. Claessen, Aukelien C. Dimitriu‐Leen, Joelle Kefer, Hany Girgis, Tessel Vossenberg, Frank Van der Kley, J. Wouter Jukema, Josè M. Montero‐Cabezas   +15 more
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The Effect of Boron Supplementation on Kidney Stones in Patients With Nephrolithiasis: A Double‐Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2025.
Boron supplementation showed no benefit for kidney stones in patients with nephrolithiasis (Despite previous preliminary evidence), necessitating further research for definitive conclusions. ABSTRACT Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) are a common and costly medical condition frequently linked with metabolic disorders.
Gita Vousoughi, Hamid Soleimanzadeh, Nima Radkhah, Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi, Fatemeh Bahri, Alireza Ostadrahimi, Vahideh Ebrahimzadeh Attari   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

COMPARISON OF THE SUCCESS OF EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY (ESWL) WITH AND WITHOUT DJ STENTING IN PROXIMAL URETERIC STONE

Journal of University Medical & Dental College, 2020
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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Renal Adverse Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Acta Clinica Croatica, 2021
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy is not a novel therapeutic method in the treatment of urolithiasis. It uses shock waves (SW) created in the generator outside of the body that are then focused and directed on the calculus in the patient’s body.
Klara Smolić, Dean Markić
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Antibiotic prophylaxis during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the prevention of urinary tract infections in patients with sterile urine before the procedure [PDF]

, 2011
Introduction: There are controversies in the literature regarding the need and the duration of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), who had a negative urine culture before the operation.
Balmehd, M., Ghazimoghaddam, B., Gholipoor, M., Tajari, H.   +3 more
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Endoscopic Management of Bouveret's Syndrome in an Elderly Patient: A Case Report

JGH Open, Volume 9, Issue 8, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Bouveret syndrome, a rare complication of cholelithiasis, is nonspecific symptoms and high mortality rates, with no established standard treatment. Here, we detail a case of effective endoscopic intervention in an elderly patient.
Meng Zhang, Ya‐Nan Sun, Feng Gao, Yong Sun, Wen Jia, Jian‐Feng Huo, Jiang‐Ning Gu, Zhuo Yang   +7 more
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Outcome of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2010
NTRODUCTION: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy is an effective noninvasive method to treat urolithiasis. This study aims to evaluate itsoutcome and determine appropriate management strategies for urolithiasis.
B Shrestha, J L Baidya
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Anaesthesia for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy [PDF]

Anaesthesia, 1985
SummaryThe anaesthetic considerations of patients presenting for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy are described. Regional anaesthesia with sedation may be preferable to general anaesthesia for patients undergoing this form of therapy. If regional anaesthesia is contra‐indicated, general anaesthesia using controlled ventilation with muscle ...
D. R. Webb, John R. Samuel, M. A. Abbott
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