Electrohydraulic lithotripsy
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Electrohydraulic lithotripsy
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Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy (EHL) is a medical procedure which uses targeted shockwaves to break up kidney stones and gallstones. This form of extracorporeal lithotripsy is unique in that the shockwaves are produced by a vaporization bubble expanding and collapsing repeatedly, creating a pressure wave. The procedure is non-invasive and has a 90% success rate, which makes it a first-line treatment for smaller kidney stones. EHL was the first modern extracorporeal lithotripter invented in 1954 by
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Form of lithotripsy
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrohydraulic_lithotripsy
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2024-02-28T22:27:06Z
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