[The pitfall of ESWL].
The pitfall of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL), such as complications of ESWL, problems of focus and results of stone disintegration are discussed. The progress of ESWL today is mainly due to the development of new generation lithotripters and endourological support, which has broadened the indications of ESWL. The necessary shock-waves have been selected, and complications have been reduced. Post ESWL stone street is now easier to treat. We expect more improved lithotripters such as by incorporation of X-ray and echo focusing systems. Endourological techniques including laser lithotripsy also should be improved.
Higashi
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Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital.
Kita
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Y
Kuze
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M
Takeda
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T
Takeuchi
H
H
Yoshida
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O
D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000628:therapy