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Query for lithotripsy

2017-11-14 19:27:37
I have 9 mm stone on my left kidney. Doctor has advised lithotripsy . What is the success rate of lithotripsy? How many sessions would be required? What are the possible side effects? Kindly help
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First it it ct or usg size need ct size of stone and houns field unit and location of stone in kidney all these matters about stone clean

Answered2017-11-17 03:24:11

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