ESWL mapping of the extended focus (blast path) using uniform uric acid calculi.
Uniform uric acid calculi were used to map out the effectiveness of the Dornier HM-3 lithotripter in fragmenting stones at measured distances from the F2 focal point. Clinical application of findings for stones not able to be focused at F2 is suggested.
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Department of Urology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 48072.
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D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014527:Uric Acid; D001744:Urinary Bladder Calculi / Q000737:chemistry / Q000628:therapy*