Successful retrieval of migrated and embedded fully covered self-expanding metal stent using “snare and lithotripter” technique
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2008-0320
Abstract: A 52-year-old woman with benign perihilar left intrahepatic duct stricture underwent repeated stricture dilation and multiple plastic stent placements. Subsequently, an 8mm×12 cm multihole fully covered self-expanding metal stent (MH-FCSEMS) was inserted. Six months later,… read more here.
Keywords: fully covered; snare; lithotripter; metal stent ... See more keywords
Comparison of Broad vs Narrow Focal Width Lithotripter Fields.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2016.0560
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate the impact of lithotripter focal width on stone fragmentation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A modified reflector was used to reduce -6 dB beam size of the HM3 lithotripter, while increasing concomitantly peak pressure. Fragmentation… read more here.
Keywords: modified reflector; focal width; lithotripter; stone fragmentation ... See more keywords
Clearance of metal particles after PCNL with Trilogy lithotripter.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2022.0322
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the clearance of metal particles produced and released in the pelvicalyceal system (PCS) during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with the use of the Swiss Lithoclast® Trilogy dual-energy (EMS Urology, Nyon, Switzerland) lithotripter. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: lithotripter; metal particles; trilogy; clearance metal ... See more keywords
Effect of targeting and generator type on efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
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DOI: 10.5507/bp.2022.029
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Analysis of the effect of technical factors, i.e. the type of stone targeting and shock wave generator, on ESWL efficacy. Evaluation of secondary outcomes to determine an optimal strategy for performing the procedure. PATIENTS… read more here.
Keywords: lithotripter; effect; efficacy; generator ... See more keywords