Mechanics of Stone Fragmentation in Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy

2003 ◽  
pp. 151-178
Author(s):  
C. J. Chuong
Keyword(s):  
Shock Wave ◽  
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy ◽  
Shock Wave Lithotripsy ◽  
Stone Fragmentation ◽  
Extracorporeal Shock Wave

“Ballistic” endoscopic lithotripsy in the treatment of ureterai stones

1995 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-385
Author(s):  
R. Bonacina ◽  
A. Baresi ◽  
S. De Cenzo ◽  
S. Perego
Keyword(s):  
Shock Wave ◽  
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy ◽  
Shock Wave Lithotripsy ◽  
Renal Calculi ◽  
Ureteral Stones ◽  
Stone Fragmentation ◽  
Extracorporeal Shock Wave ◽  
Complete Disintegration ◽  
Pneumatic Shock ◽  
Endoscopic Lithotripsy

Even though extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is the mainstay of urolithiasis treatment there is stili a need for endourological treatment of ureteral and renal calculi. Stone fragmentation is usually achieved either with ultrasonic electrohydraulic or laser lithotriptors. A new, inexpensive machine has recently been developed: the EMS Lithoclast, based on pneumatic shock waves, for endoscopic stone disintegration. This device was used to treat 44 patients with ureteral stones with complete disintegration of all stones.

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