Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
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:
- Are pregnant because the shock waves and X-rays may be harmful to the foetus.
- Have a bleeding disorder.