What is shock wave lithotripsy, and how does it work?
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Market |
In the United States, shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is the
most common treatment for kidney stones. Shock waves are directed at a kidney
stone from outside the body, forcing the stone to shatter. The stones are
shattered into tiny fragments. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy® is
another name for it.
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These are the definitions of the words:
shock waves: pressure waves that originate outside the body
lithotripsy is a type of lithotripsy (the Greek roots of
this word are "litho" meaning stone, "tripsy" meaning
crushed)
SWL refers to a nonsurgical procedure that uses high-energy
shock waves to treat stones in the kidney or ureter (the tube that connects the
kidney to the bladder).
Stones are broken down into "stone dust" or small
enough bits to pass through urine. If there are still significant pieces,
another treatment can be done.
Some stones respond better to SWL than others. This method
cannot be used on very large stones. The size and shape of the stone, its
location in your urinary tract, your health, and the condition of your kidneys
will all go into the choice to utilise it. SWL works best with stones that are
less than 2 cm in diameter. In particularly large ones, the treatment may not
be effective.
Some folks will benefit from SWL more than others. Pregnant
women with stones are not treated with SWL since x-rays and shock waves are
required. SWL is not recommended for people with bleeding disorders,
infections, significant skeletal deformities, or who are excessively obese. If
your kidneys are abnormal in any other way, your doctor may recommend a
different treatment. A cardiologist will decide if you can get SWL if you have
a cardiac pacemaker.
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