Urology

New urology study results from Teikyo University described

Published in Gastroenterology Week, April 21st, 2008

According to a study from Kanagawa, Japan, "We assessed the efficacy of a third generation extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) machine for ureter stones using the Dornier Lithotriptor Compact Delta. A total of 471 consecutive ureter stones were treated with ESWL using the Dornier Lithotriptor Compact Delta from December 2001 on an outpatient basis."

"Four hundred and one cases were followed up at least once after the procedure and were included in this study. All of the cases, except one patient who was three years old, were treated without anesthesia, and the procedure was principally performed on outpatient basis. The overall stone free rate was 94.5% and the...

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Source: Gastroenterology Week (2008-04-21)

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