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1: Hosp Pract (Off Ed). 1989 Jul 15;24(7):83-90.Links

Clinical trials of gallstone lithotripsy.

Adwers JR.

University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha.

All of the information to date suggests that extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy will in many patients be a safe and effective method of dealing with uncomplicated gallstone disease. Litholytic drugs appear to be an important adjunct to the procedure and may play a significant role in minimizing stone recurrence. Ongoing studies will further delineate suitable candidates.

PMID: 2501329 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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