Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy In Clinical Practice /

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy In Clinical Practice /

This book is a comprehensive guide to extracorporeal stone wave lithotripsy (ESWL) that includes a step-by-step approach for treating every possible kidney stone position. The book has an easy to read structure that will help readers understand ESWL quickly. Written by leading experts who have used...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Schmutz, Rolf (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Birkhäuser, Frédéric (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Zehnder, Pascal (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
Series:In Clinical Practice,
Subjects:
Urology.
Nephrology.
Gastroenterology .
Gastroenterology.
Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Indications and contraindications for a ESWL
  • 2. General information
  • 3. Demanding patient factors
  • 4. Preparation of the lithotripter
  • 5. Patient positioning and fixation
  • 6. Normal kidney position
  • 7. Ectopic kidney positions
  • 8. Stone positions in the urinary tract
  • 9. Stone position close to bones
  • 10. Adjuvant procedures before and after ESWL
  • 11. Treatment of multiple stones
  • 12. Settings of lithotripter
  • 13. Bile duct stones and pancreatic duct stones
  • 14. Pitfalls
  • 15. Tips for a successful ESWL.

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