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September 10, 2025

Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy Still Alive for Pediatric Ureteral Stones ≤1.0 cm

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SÇSinharib ÇitgezEKElif Altınay KırlıMDMuhammet Demirbilek

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Overview

Retrospective study compares extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy outcomes in pediatric patients, indicating significant differences in complication rates.

Key Points

  • Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy resulted in 85% stone-free rate, similar to 80% for ureteroscopy.
  • Complication rates were significantly higher for ureteroscopy at 16%, compared to 4% for shockwave lithotripsy.
  • Female gender and stone burden were identified as significant predictors for achieving stone-free status.
  • Findings suggest that shockwave lithotripsy is preferable for treating stones ≤1.0 cm2, while ureteroscopy may be reserved for larger burdens.

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Çitgez et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1885e9b7b07f3a0612945https://doi.org/10.1177/08927790251372163
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