Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy without radiation: Ultrasound localization is as effective as fluoroscopy

HazelElizabeth Smith, D. Bryant, Jenny KooNg, RichardAlexander Chapman, Gareth Lewis

Urology Annals · 2016 · 18 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

Our data show equivalent outcomes using US compared to the traditional fluoroscopy localization technique. We would encourage departments to develop the use of US localization to reduce radiation exposure to patients.

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