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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) uses sound waves to break a kidney stone into small pieces that can more easily pass into the bladder and out of the body.
Usually, this procedure is not applicable if you:
At least 90% of urinary stones can be treated by ESWL therapy, including stones that are not too large and not causing obstruction or infection. This means that not allstones can be cured.
Benefits
Risks
About 10% or less of people who are treated with ESWL have complications. These include:
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