First Series Using Ultrasonic Propulsion and Burst Wave Lithotripsy to Treat Ureteral Stones.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Our goal was to test transcutaneous focused ultrasound in the form of ultrasonic propulsion and burst wave lithotripsy to reposition ureteral stones and facilitate passage in awake subjects.

Materials and methods

Adult subjects with a diagnosed proximal or distal ureteral stone were prospectively recruited. Ultrasonic propulsion alone or with burst wave lithotripsy was administered by a handheld transducer to awake, unanesthetized subjects. Efficacy outcomes included stone motion, stone passage, and pain relief. Safety outcome was the reporting of associated anticipated or adverse events.

Results

Twenty-nine subjects received either ultrasonic propulsion alone (n = 16) or with burst wave lithotripsy bursts (n = 13), and stone motion was observed in 19 (66%). T

SUBMITTER: Hall MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10089227 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature