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What is the difference between Ultra Sound Waves and Lithotripsy Shock Waves?
Ultrasound technology uses sound waves bouncing off tissues to look inside the body. Ultrasounds are used for imaging. Shockwave therapy uses sound to obliterate small objects; it is used to treat kidney stones.
What is procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to crush calculi?
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive procedure that uses high frequency sound waves directed at the kidney stone to break it into smaller fragments, making it easier to pass through the urinary system. This procedure is often used to treat kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own.
When system does work what happens to it's internal energy?
When a system does work on its surroundings, its internal energy deceases. This is because some of the internal energy of the system is being used to perform the work.
What happens when work is done on a object?
When work is done on an object, it gains energy in the form of kinetic energy or potential energy depending on the type of work done. The object's speed, height, or deformation may change as a result of the work done on it.
What is Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy?
Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy is a non-invasive procedure used to break up kidney stones into smaller fragments that can be passed more easily through the urinary tract. This is typically done using shock waves generated outside the body that are focused on the stones. It is a common treatment for kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own.
What is the full name for lithotripsy?
the procedure is termed extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).
What does lithotripsy treat?
Lithotripsy is the use of high-energy shock waves to fragment and disintegrate kidney stones.
What is done prior to lithotripsy?
Prior to the lithotripsy procedure, a complete physical examination is performed, followed by tests
Are there alternatives to lithotripsy?
Before the advent of lithotripsy, surgery was used to remove kidney stones. This approach is uncommon today
What is the process of crushing stones?
Lithotripsy
Lithotripsy is the destruction of a kidney stone through the use of ultrasonic waves?
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What is ESWL?
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
What is the recovery time for Ultrasonic lithotripsy surgery?
The recovery time for ultrasonic lithotripsy surgery will vary with each person. On average, the recovery time is less than 4 weeks.
What surgical procedure involves crushing a stone or calculus?
lithotripsy
Does a 4mm kidney stone require lithotripsy?
In some patients a 4mm kidney stone may not need lithotripsy, however, for some patients this may be too large to pass without assistance.
How soon after Lithotripsy can a person have it again?
How soon after lithotrypsy can a person have it again
When does lithotripsy require a stent?
Some patients may have a stent placed prior to the lithotripsy procedure. A stent is a plastic tube placed in the ureter which allows the passage of gravel and urine after the ESWL procedure is completed.
