title: Treatment of Renal Calculi with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: How applications of this method have expanded.
abstract: In 12 years, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy has replaced other treatment techniques for most surgical calculi in the upper urinary tract. Worldwide clinical series have documented its efficacy. Technological advances and modifications have significantly expanded the clinical applications of this technique.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Eberwein
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Denstedt