electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy

electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL),

destruction of calculi (urinary tract or other) by fragmentation using shock waves sent transcutaneously via ultrasound transducers.

e·lec·tro·hy·drau·lic shock wave lith·o·trip·sy

(ESWL) (ĕ-lek'trō-hī-drawl'ik shok wāv lith'ō-trip-sē) Destruction of calculi (urinary tract or other) by fragmentation using shock waves sent transcutaneously.