Title: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy of Renal Calculi with Siemens Lithostar 2 System-C
Abstract: Between August 1993 and December 1994, a total of 621 patients with renal stones were treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in our hospital. We used Siemens Lithostar 2 system-C, being recognized as an upgraded second generation lithotriptor, for ESWL. The stones burden were 4mm-63mm. The average shock wave number delivered was 2,798±697 for each session. The average maximal energy delivered was 16.41±1.27kv. The auxilliary procedures were performed before and after ESWL in 31.1% (193/621) and 3.4% (21/621) of treatments. The success rate and stone- free rate were 49.2% and 31.9% after 3-month follow-up, respectively. The retreatment rate was 10.1% (63/621). Based on the results of this study, the upgraded second generation lithotriptor did not offer a better quality in treating renal calculi compared to the other second generation lithotriptors. Patients with residual fragments should be followed up regularly, and the more aggressive managements should be considered for them.
Publication Year: 1996
Publication Date: 1996-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
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