The value of shockwave lithotripsy
Beglinger, C.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 124(12): 509-510
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 8159987 Document Number: 436627
The standard treatment for symptomatic cholecystolithiasis remains surgery, the present method of choice being laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Noninvasive treatment options are available, but should be restricted to selected cases. Extracorporal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is an alternative to noninvasive treatment, provided the patients are carefully selected. The main disadvantages include prolonged administration of gall salts and the problem of stone recurrence.