Kidney stone breakthrough procedure at UW called 'game changer' for patients - eviltoast
A groundbreaking medical procedure for those with kidney stones will soon be offered at the University of Washington after more than two decades of research.
  • BarqsHasBite@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 year ago

    burst wave lithotripsy uses an ultrasound wand and soundwaves to break apart the kidney stone.

    Ultrasonic propulsion is then used to move the stone fragments out, potentially giving patients relief in 10 minutes or less.