title: Modification of Dornier HM-4 lithotriptor for pediatric extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.
abstract: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy has enjoyed increasing acceptance and utility in pediatric urology. The Dornier HM-4 lithotriptor has had good results in adults, but the gantry design does not allow smaller children to be treated. We have employed a specially designed yet simple 'spacer' to allow smaller children to be treated safely. The device may also have application in other patients with deformities who could not be treated in the past.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mathews
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Makhuli
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rahrle
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Patil
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D004867:Equipment Design; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D014567:Urography