U J 03 - All-2.pdf


625Vol. 9   |   No. 3   |   Summer 2012   |U R O LO G Y   J O U R N A L

EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY 

-

-

-

needed for fragmentation of stones depend upon their size 

SWL. Depending on the size, density, and position of your 
urinary stone, your doctor may recommend alternative treat-
ment methods. Large stones are not good candidates for 
SWL. Sometimes, your doctor may prefer to perform SWL 

-

the produced pain is severe and needs analgesic prescription. 
-

sions or auxiliary treatment modalities. Sometimes, smaller 

success of SWL for stone fragmentation of ureteral stones 

ureteral stones.

accelerate stone passage. Patients are also instructed to void 
through a stone screen in order to obtain stone fragments 

avoid at least 7 to 10 days prior to SWL. These medications 

-

the prescribing doctor to get their approval. Extracorporeal 

See page 549 for full-text article.

What’s Up in Urology Journal, Summer 2012?

UROLOGY FOR PEOPLE

Urology for People is a section in the Urology Journal for providing people with a summary of what is published in this journal 

and describing urological entities in a simple language.

Important Note. The findings in medical papers are usually not directly applicable in clinical practice and patients should 

consult their physicians before any utilization of the results of medical studies.