title: Use of stone brush for treatment of impacted stones in association with extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy.
abstract: A new device is described which enhances the treatment of impacted stones in association with the extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy. This technique may result in decreased number of shocks and increased efficiency, as well as, enhance outpatient treatment.
authors.affiliation: Parkside Kidney Stone Center, Park Ridge, Illinois.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Rubenstein
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Norris
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008875:Middle Aged; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000628:therapy*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D014572:Urology / Q000295:instrumentation*