"Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive surgical procedure to break up stones inside the urinary tract, bile ducts, or pancreatic duct with shock waves generated by a machine called a lithotripter. ESWL is usually considered safe. The shock waves target the stones precisely and do not cause any damage to the surrounding organs and tissues. "
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Post ESWL (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) the stone fragments need to be flushed out by the kidney. So, you need to have lots of fluids.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If meticulously done, extracorporeal shock wave therapy does not cause any damage to testes. Can you please tell me what kind of damage to testes are you talking about? Thanks and regards.
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