Acute extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for ureteric stones - 7-years' experience from a busy district general hospital.
Matthew J YoungKarl H PangMuhammad ElmussarahPaul F HughesAnthony J BrowningStephanie J SymonsPublished in: BJU international (2022)
Acute ESWL is a safe, reliable, and financially viable treatment option for a wider spectrum of patients than reflected in international guidelines based on our large, heterogenous series. In the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era, with theatre access reduced and concerns over aerosol generating procedures, acute ESWL remains an attractive first-line treatment option.
Keyphrases
- coronavirus disease
- liver failure
- respiratory failure
- end stage renal disease
- drug induced
- aortic dissection
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- sars cov
- south africa
- hepatitis b virus
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- patient reported outcomes
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- smoking cessation
- electronic health record