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Shockwave Lithotripsy

2018-05-09 14:52:14
Can i go for this method or i choose some other option? and please also share the success rate of this method
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Miniperc PCNL is the best option of treatment with almost 100% clearance

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Better go for pcnl. Eswl success rate depends on hardness of stone measured by CT kub.

Answered2018-05-09 15:03:29

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