Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for treatment of urolithiasis

Urology. 1984 May;23(5 Spec No):59-66. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(84)90243-7.

Abstract

We present our experience with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and the new therapeutic aspects it has generated. The current state of technology also will be discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Kidney Pelvis
  • Male
  • Pressure
  • Ultrasonics
  • Ureteral Calculi / therapy
  • Urinary Calculi / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Calculi / therapy*
  • Urography