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ESWLAbbreviation for electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy; extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsyESWL Abbreviation for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy;electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy. extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, ESWLThe fragmentation of kidney stones with an extracorporeal shock wave lithotriptor. In addition to breaking up gallstones and kidney stones, shock wave lithotripsy may be used in some orthopedic applications (orthotripsy), e.g., in the treatment of nonunion of fractures and bone spurs. CAUTION!ESWL for gallstones or kidney stones is contraindicated during pregnancy.
lithotripsy (lith'o-trip?se) [ litho-+ Gr. tripsis, rubbing] 1. The use of sound waves to fragment or crush stones obstructing the bladder, gallbladder, ureter, or urinary bladder.2. The production of shock waves by use of an external energy source in order to crush renal stones. Synonym: lithotrity EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY: Shock waves are transmitted through water to break up gallstones. A. Position for stones in gallbladder. Patient is lying on a fluid-filled bag; B. Position for stones in common bile duct. Patient is in a water bath. EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY: Shock waves are transmitted through water to break up gallstones. A. Position for stones in gallbladder. Patient is lying on a fluid-filled bag; B. Position for stones in common bile duct. Patient is in a water bath.extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy Abbreviation: ESWL
The fragmentation of kidney stones with an extracorporeal shock-wave lithotriptor. See: illustration
EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY: Shock waves are transmitted through water to break up gallstones. A. Position for stones in gallbladder. Patient is lying on a fluid-filled bag; B. Position for stones in common bile duct. Patient is in a water bath.EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY: Shock waves are transmitted through water to break up gallstones. A. Position for stones in gallbladder. Patient is lying on a fluid-filled bag; B. Position for stones in common bile duct. Patient is in a water bath.extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy Abbreviation: ESWL
The fragmentation of kidney stones with an extracorporeal shock-wave lithotriptor. See: illustrationSee also: lithotripsyESWL (Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy)The use of focused shock waves, generated outside the body, to fragment kidney stones.Mentioned in: LithotripsyESWL
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| ESWL➣Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy | | ESWL➣extracorporeal shock wave lithotriptor | | ESWL➣Equivalent Single-Wheel Load | | ESWL➣External Shock Wave Lithotripsy (treatment) | | ESWL➣Equivalent Static Wind Load (engineering) |
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