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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for Kidney Stones

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WJ85-0285
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English
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Urology, Dartmouth General Hospital

When kidney stones get too big to leave the body on their own, they can block the flow of urine (pee). This may cause sudden, severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet describes your care if you are going to receive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to target your kidney stones. 

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