Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, which has become popular in recent years, is the first choice for the treatment of urinary tract stones. Compared with drug row stones, surgical stone extraction has unique advantages. The principle of lithotripter is to use the huge energy generated by high-level electric discharge. The wheel ball metal and reflector are focused on the stones positioned by B ultrasound. After repeated discharge shocks, the stones are crushed and then excreted. It is suitable for the treatment of stones in the upper, middle and lower stages of kidney, bladder and ureteral stones.

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