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Glossary Kidney disease / Term

Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy

(ESWL) Ultrasound waves are used to break up stones in the kidney, ureter and bladder into smaller pieces which can eliminated from the body in the urine.

Permanent link Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy - Creation date 2022-01-30


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