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  • Title: Transurethral ultrasonic ureterolithotripsy using a solid-wire probe.
    Author: Chaussy C, Fuchs G, Kahn R, Hunter P, Goodfriend R.
    Journal: Urology; 1987 May; 29(5):531-2. PubMed ID: 3576873.
    Abstract:
    A multicenter study evaluates a new technique for transurethral ultrasonic ureterolithotripsy utilizing a solid-wire probe. The transverse vibrations of the probe cause greater stone disintegration. A small ureteroscope is used and a basket is not required. There was a 96.6 per cent success rate in 118 cases. This technique has significantly improved ultrasonic lithotripsy. It has proved to be useful for upper ureteral stones not amenable to extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy and lower ureteral stones including "steinstrasse."
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