Effect of Escalating Versus Fixed Voltage Treatment on Stone Comminution and Renal Injury During Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: A Prospective Randomized Trial

Abstract

This prospective, randomized study shows that an escalating voltage treatment strategy produces better stone comminution than a fixed strategy. The study suggests that there may be a protective effect against damage caused by ESWL with an escalating treatment strategy.