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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
This procedure involves hiring shockwaves through the skin to break kidney stones into small enough fragments so that they can be passed naturally. The procedure is performed under X-Ray or ultrasound guidance.
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