{"id":13247,"date":"2023-05-25T15:38:49","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T15:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicinehospital.com.tr\/test\/en\/?post_type=tibbi-birim&p=13247"},"modified":"2023-07-05T12:12:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T12:12:17","slug":"eswl-lithotripsy-unit","status":"publish","type":"tibbi-birim","link":"https:\/\/atlasuniversitesihastanesi.com\/en\/medical-service\/eswl-lithotripsy-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"ESWL Lithotripsy Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ESWL<\/strong>\u00a0is a non-invasive surgical procedure used to\u00a0treat kidney stones<\/strong>.\u00a0High-energy shock waves are transmitted outside the body to break up\u00a0kidney stones<\/strong>.<\/p>

What is ESWL?<\/strong><\/h3>

The introduction of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the early 1980s revolutionized the treatment of patients with kidney stones.
The more formal name of ESWL is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy.\u00a0Extracorporeal<\/strong>\u00a0means that it occurs\u00a0outside the body<\/em>.\u00a0Lithotripsy<\/strong>\u00a0comes from the Greek words \u2018stone\u2019 (litho) and \u2018crushing\u2019 (trypsis). Healthcare providers use shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to treat kidney stones.<\/p>

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)<\/strong>\u00a0is a procedure for breaking kidney stones with a series of shock waves generated by a lithotripter machine.<\/p>

The shock waves enter the body and are targeted using an X-ray.\u00a0The purpose of the procedure is to break the stones into smaller pieces that can pass through the body or become easier to remove. Fragments of stones in the kidneys and ureter will come out with urine.<\/p>

It is possible to break urinary system stones of different hardness in our ESWL unit.\u00a0ESWL turns the stone into sand, allowing the patient to move it without realizing it.<\/strong><\/p>

The energy pulses from the electromagnetic shock source are focused and reflected by the parabolic reflector, creating mini shock waves at a small point on the stone, which breaks the stone.\u00a0The patient expels the formed pieces of sand and stones through urine.<\/strong><\/p>

What Are Kidney Stones?<\/h3>

Kidney stones<\/strong>\u00a0are formed from substances found in the urine (such as calcium).\u00a0A\u00a0kidney stone<\/strong>\u00a0is formed when high levels of these substances crystallize into a mass.
Most kidney stones form inside the kidney but can enter the ureter (the tube that carries urine to the bladder).<\/p>

When Should Kidney Stones Be Treated?<\/h3>

Most kidney stones go away on their own.\u00a0But sometimes, a kidney stone grows too large to pass through the urinary tract or gets stuck inside.\u00a0Pain during a kidney stone attack is typically caused by a stone stuck in the ureter and blocks urine drainage from the kidney.\u00a0Kidney stones can cause health problems such as kidney damage, blood in the urine, or a severe infection.\u00a0In these cases, treatment can help you get rid of kidney stones safely and make you feel better.<\/p>

When Is Lithotripsy (ESWL) Used?<\/h3>

Kidney stones are usually small enough to pass through the urinary tract and urine.\u00a0In some cases, the stones are too large to pass by themselves.\u00a0Lithotripsy (ESWL) is commonly used:
\u2022 When the stones are too big to pass through (larger than 5 millimeters)
\u2022 If the stones block the flow of urine
\u2022 If the stones are causing bleeding or infection
\u2022 If pain medications are not effective when trying to pass a stone<\/p>

Some stones may be too large to be treated with shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).\u00a0The size, shape, location, and several stones will be evaluated to see if this procedure is appropriate.<\/p>

Your doctor may recommend alternative treatment if you are pregnant, taking medication for a pacemaker, kidney cancer, kidney infection, or heart conditions.<\/p>

What Can I Expect Before a Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) Procedure?<\/h3>

Your healthcare professional will explain how to prepare for your procedure.\u00a0You may need to do the following:<\/p>

  • Full laboratory study:\u00a0You may have blood tests to check your kidney function and blood counts, as well as urine tests to check if there is an infection in your urine.<\/li>
  • Follow a particular diet:\u00a0You must stop eating and drinking a few hours before your procedure.<\/li><\/ul>

    Who Performs Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)?<\/h3>

    Urologists perform shock wave lithotripsy.\u00a0Urologists are highly trained doctors who specialize in treating complex problems of the kidneys and other urinary organs.<\/p>

    How Long Does a Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) Procedure Take?<\/h3>

    Shock wave lithotripsy typically lasts about an hour.\u00a0Your procedure may take more or less time depending on your size, the number of kidney stones, and overall health.<\/p>

    What Can I Expect Immediately After a Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) Procedure?<\/h3>

    Shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is typically an outpatient procedure. After a few hours of rest after the process, you can go home on the same day.<\/p>

    How Long Does It Take for Stones to Pass After Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)?<\/h3>

    After the procedure, you can expect pieces of kidney stones to pass in your urine for several days to weeks.\u00a0Fragments of stone may look like sand, gravel, or dust.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":18990,"template":"","class_list":["post-13247","tibbi-birim","type-tibbi-birim","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlasuniversitesihastanesi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tibbi-birim\/13247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlasuniversitesihastanesi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tibbi-birim"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlasuniversitesihastanesi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/tibbi-birim"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atlasuniversitesihastanesi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tibbi-birim\/13247\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlasuniversitesihastanesi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlasuniversitesihastanesi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}