ULTRASONIC LITHOTRIPSIES
\ˌʊltɹɐsˈɒnɪk lˈɪθətɹˌɪpsɪz], \ˌʊltɹɐsˈɒnɪk lˈɪθətɹˌɪpsɪz], \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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