The lithotripsy table height: a novel predictor of outcome in shockwave lithotripsy

The lithotripsy table height: a novel predictor of outcome in shockwave lithotripsy

BACKGROUND: Outcome of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL) is determined by physical factors that affect stone fragmentation and clearance. PURPOSE: To evaluate the predictive value of the Lithotripsy Table Height (LTH) in SWL outcome. Lithotripsy Table Height (LTH) is a variable that represe...

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Main Authors: Enrique Ossandon, Pedro Recabal, Cristian Acevedo, Jose Miguel Flores, Fernando Marchant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2011-06-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
high-energy shock waves
treatment outcome
calculi
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