Advantage of a broad focal zone in SWL: Synergism between squeezing and shear

Objective: The focal zone width appears to be a critical factor in lithotripsy. Narrow focus machines have a higher occurrence of adverse effects, and arguably no greater comminution efficiency. Manufacturers have introduced new machines and upgrades to broaden the focus. Still, little data exists o...

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Main Authors: Sapozhnikov, O, Bailey, MR, Maxwell, A, MacConaghy, B, Cleveland, R, McAteer, J, Crum, L
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007