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Kidney stone breakthrough procedure at UW called 'game changer' for patients (komonews.com)
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[–] someguy3@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

burst wave lithotripsy uses an ultrasound wand and soundwaves to break apart the kidney stone.

Ultrasonic propulsion is then used to move the stone fragments out, potentially giving patients relief in 10 minutes or less.