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Why do urologists suggest shockwaves if you have kidney stones rather than disintegration or flushing?
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Here are some ...: How to treat kidney stones has evolved fast over the past decade. Which way to go? That depends on professional adaptability and proficiency, institutional availability of equipments, the location and size and number of stones, and patient's clinical pictures, which play important roles to decide how to treat kidney stone with ESWL or laser lithotripsy via urethra/ureter to kidney. More? Ask Doc..
Answered 1/4/2015
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