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The ultrasound device is capable of 'focusing' the soundwaves into a very small area. This increases the intensity - which pulverises the object into smaller pieces. A typical use would be in treating kidney stones without surgery. The device 'fires' pulses of ultrasound through the patient's skin - which breaks up the kidney stone into tiny pieces - which can be passed out of the urethra.

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