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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) : Kidney Stones
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) uses shock waves to break a kidney stone into small pieces that can more easily travel through the urinary tract and pass from the body. The urologist uses X-rays or ultrasound tests to precisely locate the stone. High-energy sound waves pass through ...