Clinical trials of gallstone lithotripsy.
All of the information to date suggests that extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy will in many patients be a safe and effective method of dealing with uncomplicated gallstone disease. Litholytic drugs appear to be an important adjunct to the procedure and may play a significant role in minimizing stone recurrence. Ongoing studies will further delineate suitable candidates.
Adwers
J R
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University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha.
D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D008875:Middle Aged; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014481:United States; D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid