Listening to music during shock wave lithotripsy decreases anxiety, pain, and dissatisfaction
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DOI: 10.1007/s00508-017-1212-0
Abstract: SummaryBackgroundWe analyzed the effects of music on pain, anxiety, and overall satisfaction in patients undergoing a shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) procedure.MethodsA total of 200 patients scheduled to undergo SWL were included in this study. Group 1 consisted… read more here.
Keywords: anxiety; procedure; wave lithotripsy; anxiety pain ... See more keywords
The safety of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: an undervalued issue
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DOI: 10.1007/s11255-018-2063-y
Abstract: Extracoroporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) with its characteristics—named the absence of anesthesia requirement, the outpatient basis and the substantial lack of severe immediate side effects—has been considered for decades the non-invasive treatment of urolithiasis [1].… read more here.
Keywords: hypertension diabetes; safety; wave lithotripsy; shock wave ... See more keywords
Is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy a current treatment for urolithiasis? A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2017.01.001
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Technological advances have prompted a change in the management of urolithiasis. Endourological techniques are gaining importance because they are highly effective treatments. The aim of this study was to answer the question of… read more here.
Keywords: extracorporeal shock; wave lithotripsy; urolithiasis; rate ... See more keywords
Acute pancreatitis with giant pancreatic pseudocyst as a complication of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: A case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102442
Abstract: Introduction Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy has been confirmed as the least invasive and the most widely used treatment for kidney and ureteral stones. However, as with any other type of therapy, potential complications do exist.… read more here.
Keywords: extracorporeal shock; pancreatic pseudocyst; wave lithotripsy; shock wave ... See more keywords
Shock wave lithotripsy for a renal stone in a tetraplegic patient as a trigger for life-threatening posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2020.101204
Abstract: Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is considered a non-invasive treatment for urinary stones and usually advocated for frail patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). We report a life-threatening complication, called posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), in… read more here.
Keywords: encephalopathy syndrome; posterior reversible; life threatening; wave lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy under intravenous sedation for treatment of urolithiasis
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DOI: 10.1080/21681805.2018.1524398
Abstract: Abstract Background: In contrast to treatment with oral or intramuscular analgesics, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (E.S.W.L.) can be performed with patients under sedation too. Besides the advantage of increased shock energy, patients tend to have… read more here.
Keywords: extracorporeal shock; treatment; procedure; wave lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Ureteroscopy and Shock Wave Lithotripsy Trends from 2012-2019 within the US Medicare Dataset: Sharp Growth in Ureteroscopy Utilization.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2022.0402
Abstract: Introduction and Objective Both ureteroscopy (URS) and shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) are cornerstones in the surgical management of urolithiasis in the United States. We hypothesized that URS utilization outpaced SWL utilization in recent years and… read more here.
Keywords: 2012 2019; year; utilization; wave lithotripsy ... See more keywords
The effectiveness and safety of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for the management of kidney stones
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019915
Abstract: Abstract Background: This study will assess the effectiveness and safety of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for patients with kidney stones (KS). Methods: A comprehensive and systematic literature records search for studies will be conducted… read more here.
Keywords: effectiveness safety; safety extracorporeal; extracorporeal shock; wave lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Chronic Pancreatitis Patients With Stones After Pancreatic Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001042
Abstract: Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pancreatic extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (P-ESWL) in chronic pancreatitis (CP) patients with pancreatic stones after previous pancreatic surgery. Methods This is… read more here.
Keywords: extracorporeal shock; group; pancreatic surgery; wave lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Ureteral wall thickness is an independent parameter affecting the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy treatment in ureteral stones above the iliac crest
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DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14264
Abstract: To investigate the relationship between ureteral wall thickness (UWT) and other variables of patients who underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in the primary treatment of the ureteral stone above the iliac crest level. read more here.
Keywords: ureteral wall; extracorporeal shock; treatment ureteral; wave lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Efficacy of intravenous hydration during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in improving ureteral stone treatment success rate
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DOI: 10.1111/iju.14836
Abstract: The treatment efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for urolithiasis depends on several factors. We aimed to evaluate the impact of intravenous hydration during shock wave lithotripsy on stone treatment success rate in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: intravenous hydration; extracorporeal shock; wave lithotripsy; shock wave ... See more keywords