The Effect of Pre-Procedure Anxiety on Pain Perception During First Session of Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Introduction Although shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is a common noninvasive procedure, it can be very painful and a serious source of anxiety which may affect pain perception. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between patient’s anxiety and SWL-related pain. Materials and Meth...

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Main Authors: Fırat Saraçoğlu, Temuçin Şenkul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2016-03-01
Series:Journal of Urological Surgery
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Online Access:http://jurolsurgery.org/article_10384/The-Effect-Of-Pre-procedure-Anxiety-On-Pain-Perception-During-First-Session-Of-Shock-Wave-Lithotripsy