Table 2 ESWL technique and patient outcomes
Variables | |
|---|---|
ESWL power, median (min–max) | 1.35 (0.69–1.60) mJ/mm2 |
Total ESWL shock, median (min–max) | 4000 (2000–6500) |
Types of anesthesia/analgesics, n (%) | |
Analgesics | 29 (74.4) |
Additional sedations | 10 (25.6) |
Pre-ESWL auxiliary procedures, n (%) | |
DJ stent | 6 (15.4) |
No | 33 (84.6) |
Post-ESWL auxiliary procedures, n (%) | |
DJ stent | 6 (15.4) |
No | 33 (84.6) |
Retreatments, n (%) | |
Yes | 7 (17.9) |
1 additional session | 6 (15.4) |
> 1 additional sessions | 1 (2.6) |
No | 32 (82.1) |
3 months follow-up, n (%) | |
Stone-free | 26 (66.7) |
CIRF | 13 (33.3) |