Chaussy C et al, 2016: First Clinical Experience with Extracorporeally Induced Destruction of Kidney Stones by Shock Waves.
Chaussy C, Schmiedt E, Jocham D, Brendel W, Forssmann B, Walther V.
Department of Urology, Institute for Surgical Research, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, Dornier System, Friedrichshafen, West Germany.
Abstract
We performed extracorporeally induced destruction of kidney stones on 72 patients. No complications have resulted from the tissue exposure to high energy shock waves. Clearance studies before and after the shock wave treatment indicate no changes in renal function. The method was used successfully in all patients with stones in the renal pelvis. In none of these patients was an open operation required. Two patients with ureteral stones also were treated with shock waves but had to be operated upon because of insufficient destruction of the stone.
J Urol. 2016 Dec 21. pii: S0022-5347(16)31657-3. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2016.10.104. [Epub ahead of print]
Comments 1
This publication is a re-printed version of an article initially published in 1982! (34 years ago)
First clinical experience with extracorporeally induced destruction of kidney stones by shock waves.
Chaussy C, Schmiedt E, Jocham D, Brendel W, Forssmann B, Walther V.
J Urol. 1982 Mar;127(3):417-20
This is recommended reading for those who are unfamiliar with the early achievement with SWL.