How to improve results with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

Objective: Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) has greatly revolutionized the treatment of patients suffering from stone disease. There are a number of patient- and device-specific factors that can affect treatment outcome. Herein, we review practices that can increase the likelihood of SWL treatment succe...

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Main Authors: Michelle J. Semins, Brian R. Matlaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2009-06-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Urology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1756287209104832