体外衝撃波による唾石症治i療の一工夫:ESWLと疹痛

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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has been used clinically for the treatment of renal stones and gall bladder stones since 1980. Recently, ESWL was successfully used for sialolithiasis. We have been treating sialolithiasis patients with ESWL for four years. In this report, we demonstrate the dual benefit of taping around the affected salivary gland. First, the guarding tape reduced pain around the stone, and as a result, a more frequent pulse rate and stronger shock wave could be focused on the stones. Second, surrounding the affected organ with tape which blocks the ultrasound wave of monitoring echo makes it easier to identify the target stone. To obtain better results when using ESWL for salivary stones, an improved method of destroying the stones is essential, although improvement of excretion is also important. These problems will be resolved by some device, such as our procedure.
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