Clinical, radiomorphological, and treatment features
| Feature | Successful treatment (n=43) | Unsuccessful treatment (n=37) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex (n) | 31 | 31 | 0.55 |
| Age (y) | 49 (20–61) | 45 (17–54) | 0.86 |
| Chronic alcoholism (n) | 32 | 28 | 0.94 |
| Single stone (n) | 20 | 7 | 0.03 |
| Multiple stones (n) | 23 | 30 | 0.13 |
| Stones in head alone (n) | 30 | 27 | 0.86 |
| Stones in head/body/tail (n) | 13 | 10 | 0.78 |
| Mean stone diameter (mm) | 8.6 (6–15) | 7.9 (5–15) | 0.75 |
| ESWL sessions/patient | 3.7 (2–6) | 5.1 (1–8) | 0.23 |
| Analgesia during treatment (n) | |||
| Midazolam/pethidine | 20 | 23 | 0.34 |
| Midazolam/ketamine | 11 | 7 | 0.53 |
| No analgesia | 12 | 7 | 0.41 |
ESWL, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.