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Efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, with modified position of the machine head in the treatment of lower calyceal stones in obese patients.
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- The Role of Body Mass Index in Outcomes of Radial Shock Wave Therapy for Adhesive Capsulitis.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Comparative analysis of renal calculi treatment via different extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) pathways.International urology and nephrology · 2024Article
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Abstract
contextExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has inferior results in the lower calyceal stones, especially in obese patients.
aimsThis study aimed at evaluating of the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, with modified position of the machine head in the treatment of single lower calyceal stones in obese patients. SETTINGS AND
designThis was a prospective study (phase IV trial). SUBJECTS AND
methodsWe studied the anterior rotation of the shock wave machine head in obese patients for the treatment of lower calyx stones. From February 2015 to June 2019, 105 obese patients (body mass index [BMI] ≥35) having lower calyx stones (≤20 mm) underwent ESWL at our institute. The procedure was done in a supine position, and the head of the shock-wave machine was tilted anteriorly. ESWL was considered successful if the kidney was completely cleared of stones. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: The statistical methods used were descriptive statistics, mean, standard deviation frequency analysis, Chi-square test, unpaired
resultsThe mean BMI of these patients was 39.71 ± 2.8 kg/m
conclusionsAnterior rotation of the head of the shock wave machine is a suitable option for the treatment of lower calyceal stones in obese patients.
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