Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ESWL
ESWL or Lithotripsy is done on people with kidney stone that causes pain or blocks the flow of urine. The best candidates for ESWL or lithotripsy are those with stones sized between 4 mm to 2 cm in diameter which can be broken with lithotripsy.
ESWL or Lithotripsy is done on people with kidney stone that causes pain or blocks the flow of urine. The best candidates for ESWL or lithotripsy are those with stones sized between 4 mm to 2 cm in diameter which can be broken with lithotripsy.
People with kidney stones can undergo lithotripsy. However, a lady who is pregnant, a person with bleeding disorder, kidney or urinary tract infection, cancer or abnormally structured kidney cannot undergo lithotripsy.