Development of a burst wave lithotripsy system for noninvasive fragmentation of ureteroliths in pet cats
Abstract Background Upper urinary tract stones are increasingly prevalent in pet cats and are difficult to manage. Surgical procedures to address obstructing ureteroliths have short- and long-term complications, and medical therapies (e.g., fluid diuresis and smooth muscle relaxants) are infrequentl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-023-03705-1 |