Effect of overpressure and pulse repetition frequency on cavitation in shock wave lithotripsy.
Cavitation appears to contribute to tissue injury in lithotripsy. Reports have shown that increasing pulse repetition frequency [(PRF) 0.5-100 Hz] increases tissue damage and increasing static pressure (1-3 bar) reduces cell damage without decreasing stone comminution. Our hypothesis is that overpre...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2002
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