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Sometimes ultrasound is used to break up kidney stones so that they will pass with the urine. This is not always possible.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 8y agoExtracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy is the destruction of kidney stones with the use of high-energy ultrasonic waves traveling through water or gel.the fragments of stone are then exereted in the urine
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∙ 14y agoSqueezing them out, with you're hands, or using a vacuum, and shoving it up, inside of you.
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What is an nephrothotomy?
An incision into the the renal pelvis and kidney in order to remove stones. Nephr/o/pyel/o/lith/o/tomy nephr/o- kidney pyel/o-renal pelvis lith/o- stones -tomy- surgical incision
For what medical condition is percutaneous nephrolithotomy used?
This minimally invasive procedure is used to remove kidney stones
What is Kidney Nephralithotems?
Do you mean nephrolithotomy? Well nephrolithotomy is a surgical procedure that removes kidney stones.
Can kidney stones removed by lasers?
can laser remove kidney stone
Can a hysterectomy get rid of kidney stones?
There is no physiological reason why having surgery to remove the uterus (Hysterectomy) would prevent or get rid of kidney stones. If anything, if the ovaries are also removed during the procedure, it may result in more kidney stones because there could be more calcium loss from the bones after the protective hormonal influence is removed with the ovaries.
What does pyelolithectomy mean?
Pyelolithotomy (not pyelolithectomy) means a type of surgical procedure. During this procedure, a small incision is made into the back of the person and the kidney is accessed. Then, any kidney stones are broken up or removed.
What is pyelolithotomy?
Pyelolithotomy is a surgical procedure used to remove kidney stones from the renal pelvis. This procedure involves making an incision into the kidney to access and remove the stones. It is typically performed in cases where the stones are large or difficult to treat with less invasive methods.
What is the treatment for kidney stones?
The most common treatment for kidney stones is Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. The doctor sends shock waves through the body to break up the kidney stones. These smaller pieces are easy to pass through the urinary tract. This procedure is non surgical so you would not have a long recovery period.
What is another term for nephrolithiasis?
removal of kidney stones or incision to remove a renal calculus
Can heroine cause kidney stones?
Can Heroin cause Kidney Stones
What makes kidney stones?
What makes kidney stones? why are they soo panfulkll?
What is the procedure for dilation of the kidney?
The procedure for dilation of the kidney?
