Abstract
Extracorporeal and intracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy are effective in at least 30% of cases, particularly when combined with adjuvant techniques. Factors that appear to affect outcome adversely are stone size, partial fragmentation with reduced clearance, duct stenosis, and poor gland function.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Edema / etiology
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Humans
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Lithotripsy / adverse effects
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Lithotripsy / instrumentation
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Lithotripsy / methods*
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Massage
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Oral Hemorrhage / etiology
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Patient Selection
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Radiography
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Salivary Gland Calculi / diagnostic imaging
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Salivary Gland Calculi / therapy*
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography