Kidney Stone Shock Wave Lithotripsy Stent. What is shock wave lithotripsy. You may also have bruising and discomfort in your back or abdomen.
You may also have bruising and discomfort in your back or abdomen. The urologist wants to bust it up with lithotripsy and insert the stent in my kidney at the same time for easier passage of the crushed stone particles. What is shock wave lithotripsy.
For example at saint elizabeth regional medical center 2 in lincoln ne a cystourethroscopy a kind of examination of the urinary tract using a long flexible tube with removal of a kidney.
The stone pieces then pass out of your body through your urine. If your kidney or ureter is blocked your doctor may recommend inserting a small plastic tube called a ureteral stent in your urinary tract just prior to the procedure. Stent or no stent. It s noninvasive which means no cuts are made in your skin.