Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Prepubertal Children: 22-Year Experience at a Single Institution With a Single Lithotriptor

Abstract

The 3-month stone-free rate after ESWL in prepubertal patients is 80% and 20% of patients require additional procedures. ESWL is most effective for kidney stones less than 11 mm. ESWL has inferior results for cystine stones compared to other calculi. Complications are rare.