Shockwave lithotripsy feasible in first-line treatment of infants with urolithiasis
Shockwave lithotripsy is safe and effective for infants with urolithiasis, which may be considered as a first-line treatment option in this population for whom other endourological modalities are not always applicable, according to a study. Furthermore, the Dogan nomogram reliably predicts the stone-free rate in this age-group.
