Patient Data
Age: Adult
From the case:
Renal calculus: pre- and post-ESWL
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Left lower pole renal calculus.
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Left lower pole renal calculus is now fragmented post ESWL.
Case Discussion
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive method that is used to treat renal calculi.