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Nephrolithiasis
Alternate Names : Kidney Stones, Renal Calculi, Stones - Kidney
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Lithotripsy Procedure
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a procedure used to shatter simple stones in the kidney or upper urinary tract. Ultrasonic waves are passed through the body until they strike the dense stones. Pulses of sonic waves pulverize the stones, which are then more easily passed through the ureter and out of the body in the urine.
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- Kidney Anatomy
- Kidney - Blood and Urine Flow
- Nephrolithiasis
- Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
- Lithotripsy Procedure
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• Definition
• Nephrolithiasis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Nephrolithiasis Symptoms & Signs
• Nephrolithiasis Prevention
• Nephrolithiasis Diagnosis & Tests
• Nephrolithiasis Treatment
• Nephrolithiasis Prognosis
• Nephrolithiasis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Urinary Frequency/Urgency
• Urination - Difficulty with Flow
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