Lithotripsy
- what is it
- how is it done
- advantages
- disadvantages
- Created by: sadlergeorgia
- Created on: 14-06-15 16:43
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- Lithotripsy
- What is it used for?
- break gallstones into small pieces
- can move through bile ducts into intestines
- excreted
- can move through bile ducts into intestines
- treat kidney stones
- treat stones in urinary tract
- when broken up, pass through with urine
- break gallstones into small pieces
- How is it done?
- gel cushion placed over area
- bombarding stones with high intensity ultrasound waves
- energy of waves absorbed by stones
- stones shatter
- lithotripter produces sound waves
- Advantages
- avoids need for surgery
- less invasive than surgical removal of stones
- Disadvantages
- doesn't prevent stones
- gallstones reoccur
- What is it used for?
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