Understanding X-Ray Exposure Risks in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy X-ray issues? My father, who is 67 years old, underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy due to kidney and urinary tract stones. I heard that this procedure requires continuous X-ray exposure. Will he be exposed to excessive radiation after ...
Dr. Lin Hongyi reply Radiology
In extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), fluoroscopy is typically used to locate the position of the stones during the lithotripsy procedure. During the procedure, brief pauses for fluoroscopy may be made for monitoring purposes, and the operator can adjust the timing as ...[Read More] Understanding X-Ray Exposure Risks in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy