title: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Development, instrumentation, and current status.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Methodist Hospital Institute for Kidney Stone Disease, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Lingeman
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D004867:Equipment Design; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation*