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Can a 4 mm or 3 mm stone can be broken by eswl? I mean will eswl be effective on this size of stone for breakage. I know these stones can be passed by having medicines but just wanted to know if I do eswl these very small stones can be broken? Thanks
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depends upon visibility and hardness of stones
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