lith·o·trip·sy

(lĭth′ə-trĭp′sē)

n. pl. lith·o·trip·sies

Pulverization of kidney stones or gallstones by means of a lithotripter.

[litho- + Greek trīpsis, a rubbing, pounding (from trībein, to rub, pound; see lithotripter) + -y.]

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lithotripsy

(ˈlɪθəʊˌtrɪpsɪ)

(Medicine) the use of ultrasound, often generated by a lithotripter, to pulverize kidney stones and gallstones in situ

[C20: from litho- + Greek thruptein to crush]

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lith•o•trip•sy

(ˈlɪθ əˌtrɪp si)

n., pl. -sies.

the pulverization of one or more stones in the body by means of a lithotripter.

[1825–35; litho- + Greek trîps(is) rubbing, wear + -y³]

Translations

lith·o·trip·sy

, lithotrity

n. litotripsia, trituración de cálculos en el riñón, el uréter, la vejiga y la vesícula biliar.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

lithotripsy

n litotricia; extracorporeal shock wave — litotricia extracorpórea por ondas de choque

References in periodicals archive

The effects of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on antioxidant enzymes in erythrocytes.

Does extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy therapy affect thiol-disulfide homeostasis?

According to him, the surgeries to be considered during the subsidised surgery include Holmium Laser Enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for BPH, causing bladder outlet obstruction; Laser Lithotripsy for kidney stones; Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and Lithotripsy using the Swiss Lithoclast Master; and Laparoscopic Surgery for Gallstones and Gynecological problems.

Kelina Hospital acquires first multi-billion Naira 120 Watts Laser Surgical equipment in Africa

LAHORE -- Lahore General Hospital has started endoscopic laser lithotripsy, latest technique for removing stones from kidney without major surgery.

General Hospital starts endoscopic laser lithotripsy

Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) was first introduced in 1980 by Chaussy et al.1 It has since become a preferred treatment modality for uncomplicated renal and ureteral stone < 20 mm in diameter, as it is safe and non-invasive.

Factors Affecting the Outcome of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy in Urinary Stone Treatment

The installed equipment is including CT Scan, Fluoroscopy, Memography, Ultra Sound, X-Ray, Lithotripsy Echo, CCU Medical and Surgical ICU and latest operation theatre in the ICU of children and new burned children etc.

Modern medical equipment installed in BKMC Swabi

M2 EQUITYBITES-April 12, 2018-Olympus to Acquire Lithotripsy Systems from Cybersonics

Olympus to Acquire Lithotripsy Systems from Cybersonics

Of the patients, 37 had pneumatic lithotripsy (PL group) and 36 had ureteroscopic HO: YAG laser lithotripsy (LL group) using rigid 8 Fr-ureteroscope for the fragmentation of the ureteric stones.

COMPARISON OF HO:YAG LASER AND PNEUMATIC LITHOTRIPSY IN THE TREATMENT OF PROXIMAL URETERAL STONES

Burjeel Hospital has opened a state of the art lithotripsy unit to provide minimally invasive medical treatment for kidney stones, a press release said.

Burjeel opens advanced lithotripsy unit to treat kidney stones

by Dr Mahesh Krishnaswamy Lithotripsy has a number of advantages, and has redefined the approach to treating kidney stones.

Doctor's column: Innovative treatment method for kidney stones in Muscat

Advances in ureterorenoscope, newer methods of intracorporeal stone fragmentation, laparoscopic methods and developments in extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy have resulted in changes with regard to the use of treatment modalities for ureteral stones.

A comparative study of supine transgluteal extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy for the management of distal ureteric stones

M2 PHARMA-April 11, 2018-Olympus plans to acquire lithotripsy systems from Cybersonics for undisclosed amount

Olympus plans to acquire lithotripsy systems from Cybersonics for undisclosed amount

Commissioner SESSI visited around the various parts of the center included operation theatre, Dialysis, lithotripsy, laboratory, pharmacy, residential blocks, canteen and other parts of the kidney center.

COMMISSIONER SESSI VISITS LANDHI SESSI KIDNEY CENTER. UNDER PPP WOULD BE FURTHER IMPROVED AND FUNCTIONAL