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.
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*