Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Development, instrumentation, and current status.
In this article, the author briefly reviews the early development of the lithotriptor, provides a detailed review of lithotriptors that are currently available, and gives an overview of the present extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy indications and techniques. The author also presents a brief overview of the results that are produced by various lithotriptors.
Lingeman
J E
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Methodist Hospital Institute for Kidney Stone Disease, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
D000758:Anesthesia; D004867:Equipment Design; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation*