New concepts in shock wave lithotripsy.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
This monograph reviews the basic principles of shock wave lithotripsy. The focus is on new research on stone fragmentation and tissue injury and how this improved understanding of shock-wave technology is leading to modifications in lithotripsy that will allow this therapy to be a safer, more effective treatment for nephrolithiasis.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Weizer, AZ; Zhong, P; Preminger, GM
Published Date
- August 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 34 / 3
Start / End Page
- 375 - 382
PubMed ID
- 17678987
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0094-0143
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.ucl.2007.07.002
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States