[Experience in using modified HM-3 Dornier lithotripter to treat urinary tract stones]

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 1989 Oct;44(4):261-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Low pressure generator has been developed mainly to reduce pain and kidney injury while at the same time maintain an equally effective stone-free rate. Our experience in using Modified HM-3 Dornier lithotripter to treat urinary tract stones has given an average of stone-free rate (58.88%) quite similar to what the conventional one can give. Compared with the conventional intervention, the modified one might increase by 52.07% (2281 vs 1500 pulses) in the average frequency of shock wave and by 26.52% (38.40 vs 30.35 minutes) in average operation time. However, low pressure may contribute to less complications and overall smoother procedure under oral analgesic use.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lithotripsy / instrumentation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Urinary Calculi / therapy*