Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Alternative Names: ESWL

ESWL is a non-invasive treatment that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces, making them easier to pass through the urinary tract. It is typically performed on an outpatient basis, helping to reduce hospital stays and the risk of infections. While effective, larger stones may require multiple sessions to fully clear. Additionally, passing the broken stone fragments can sometimes cause discomfort or increased pain.

ESWL is particularly effective for kidney stones that are less than 20 mm in diameter and located in the renal pelvis or upper ureter.

Treatment Type: Procedural

Treatment Class: N/A

Treatment Modality: N/A

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Very Expensive

Relief Speed

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No Relief

Side Effects

1 = Intolerable Effect 5 = No Effect

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Intolerable Effect

Treatment Line

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Third-line or more

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Cost

Very Expensive

$1000+

Expensive

$501 to $1000

Moderate Cost

$101 to $500

Affordable

$25 to $100

Very Affordable

$25

Relief Speed

No Relief

No noticeable improvement

Slow Relief

Several days to weeks

Moderate Relief

Within 1 - 3 days

Fast Relief

Within hours

Immediate Relief

Within minutes

Side Effect

Intolerable Side Effect

Caused treatment to stop or required hospitalization

Severe Side Effect

Difficult to tolerate, may require intervention

Moderate Side Effect

Noticeable, but manageable

Mild Side Effect

Minor, not bothersome

No Side Effect

Without any adverse effects

Treatment Line

Third-line or more

Used after second-line failed or multiple prior treatment

Second-line

Used after first-line treatment failed or was unsuitable

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First treatment tried

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