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Lithotripsy (Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy)

The destruction of a calculus of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or gallbladder by physical forces, including crushing with a lithotriptor through a catheter. Focused percutaneous ultrasound and focused hydraulic shock waves may be used without surgery. Lithotripsy does not include the dissolving of stones by acids or litholysis. Lithotripsy by laser is LITHOTRIPSY, LASER.
Also Known As:
Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy; ESWLs (Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy); Electrohydraulic Shockwave Lithotripsies; Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsies; Litholapaxies; Litholapaxies, Noninvasive; Litholapaxy, Noninvasive; Lithotripsies; Lithotripsies, Electrohydraulic Shockwave; Lithotripsies, Extracorporeal Shockwave; Lithotripsies, Percutaneous Ultrasonic; Lithotripsies, Ultrasonic; Lithotripsy, Electrohydraulic Shockwave; Lithotripsy, Extracorporeal Shockwave; Lithotripsy, Percutaneous Ultrasonic; Lithotripsy, Ultrasonic; Noninvasive Litholapaxies; Percutaneous Ultrasonic Lithotripsies; Shockwave Lithotripsies, Electrohydraulic; Shockwave Lithotripsies, Extracorporeal; Shockwave Lithotripsy, Electrohydraulic; Shockwave Lithotripsy, Extracorporeal; Ultrasonic Lithotripsies; Ultrasonic Lithotripsies, Percutaneous; Ultrasonic Lithotripsy, Percutaneous; ESWL (Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy); Electrohydraulic Shockwave Lithotripsy; Litholapaxy; Noninvasive Litholapaxy; Percutaneous Ultrasonic Lithotripsy; Ultrasonic Lithotripsy
Networked: 8109 relevant articles (792 outcomes, 806 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Lingeman, James E: 47 articles (01/2022 - 02/2000)
2. Evan, Andrew P: 38 articles (06/2018 - 02/2000)
3. Sheir, Khaled Z: 34 articles (01/2021 - 03/2002)
4. Preminger, Glenn M: 32 articles (09/2017 - 01/2002)
5. McAteer, James A: 30 articles (03/2015 - 01/2002)
6. Bailey, Michael R: 29 articles (01/2022 - 09/2002)
7. Monga, Manoj: 29 articles (01/2020 - 07/2002)
8. Sarica, Kemal: 28 articles (02/2022 - 01/2003)
9. Zhong, Pei: 27 articles (01/2021 - 01/2002)
10. Williams, James C: 26 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Shock
05/01/2019 - "However, in terms of efficiency and repetition rate (the number of fragmentation procedures required for complete clearance) of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, the mean density of the concrement along the whole length of its three-dimensional structure (expressed in Hounsfield units) appeared to be the most reliable and informative predictive index in this study. "
12/01/2021 - "The best treatment approach for lower calyceal stones ≤20 mm in maximal diameter: mini percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery or shock wave lithotripsy. "
09/16/2020 - "Most stones can be removed successfully by endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography but patients with large stones require advanced therapeutic approaches, such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (alone or followed by endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography), currently the mainstay of treatment. "
03/01/2016 - "Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MIP) are highly effective treatment options for lower pole stones up to 2 cm. Selecting the best treatment modality represents a controversial area in urology, because each treatment methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. "
01/01/2012 - "The best treatment modalities for large proximal ureteral stones are controversial, and include extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureterolithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, laparoscopic ureterolithotomy and open surgery. "
2. Calculi (Calculus)
3. Ureteral Calculi
4. Kidney Calculi (Kidney Stone)
5. Urinary Calculi (Urinary Calculus)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Tamsulosin (Flomax)
2. Bile Acids and Salts (Bile Acids)
3. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
4. Prilocaine Drug Combination Lidocaine
5. Holmium
6. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
7. Calcium
8. Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Urso)
9. Cholesterol
10. Calcium Oxalate

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Solid-State Lasers
3. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
4. Lasers (Laser)
5. Stents