What is ESWL / lithotripsy?Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the application of special sound waves (shockwaves) which are directed through the skin and on to urinary tract stones. These shockwaves are produced by a machine called a lithotripter and are guided on to stones using either ultrasound or x-rays. The stones are broken up into tiny fragments which can then …
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