Shock wave lithotripsy: Al-Adan experience

The use of the Wolf lithotripter for treatment of 574 upper urinary calculi was evaluated. Patients and Ninety-two caliceal, 319 renal pelvic, and 163 upper ureteric calculi were treated. The overall success rate was 41%. The majority of patients had haematuria after treatment. Renal colic and stone aggregation in the ureter were seen in some cases. No serious complications were encountered. Shock wave is a safe method for treatment of upper urinary stones