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Kidney stone removal via Lithotripsy

2018-12-20 02:30:36
Can 7mm stone with 1400 HU be removed by ESWL (lithotripsy) successfully? Can 1400 HU stone be treated in ESWL?
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Also depends on site. Kidney/ureter? If kidney in which calyx? Is it seen on x-ray?

Answered2018-12-20 03:00:25

YESNO

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Yes. But difficult . May need multiple session.

Answered2018-12-20 02:46:18

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