Bowel Perforation after Extracorporeal Wave Lithotripsy: A Review of the Literature
Introduction: Extracorporeal wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is considered a first-line treatment for renal and ureteral stones up to 10–20 mm in diameter. Complications are uncommon, with a reported rate of 0–6% in the literature. Bowel perforation has only been described in a few case reports but requires...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1052 |