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A member asked:
Is it unusual to have a wound in the back after doing a lithotripsy to break kidney stones ?
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No: If by "a wound" you mean ulcerated skin, no it is not. A small bruise or reddened area is usually all that occurs. Discuss with the treating urologist.
Answered 6/27/2019
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