PERCUTANEOUS ULTRASONIC LITHOTRIPSIES
\pˌɜːkjuːtˈe͡ɪni͡əs ˌʊltɹɐsˈɒnɪk lˈɪθətɹˌɪpsɪz], \pˌɜːkjuːtˈeɪniəs ˌʊltɹɐsˈɒnɪk lˈɪθətɹˌɪpsɪz], \p_ˌɜː_k_j_uː_t_ˈeɪ_n_iə_s ˌʊ_l_t_ɹ_ɐ_s_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k l_ˈɪ_θ_ə_t_ɹ_ˌɪ_p_s_ɪ_z]\
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The destruction of a calculus of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or gallbladder by physical forces, including crushing with a lithotriptor through a catheter. Focused percutaneous ultrasound and focused hydraulic shock waves may be used without surgery. Lithotripsy does not include the dissolving of stones by acids or litholysis. Lithotripsy by laser is LITHOTRIPSY, LASER.
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