Comparison of Mobile Lithotripters at One Institution: Healthtronics LithotronTM, Dornier MFL-5000, and Dornier Doli

Fuselier, Harold A.; Prats, Lester J.; Fontenot, Christopher; Gauthier, Anthony

doi:10.1089/end.1999.13.539

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“…These factors may result in significant differences in the potential clinical efficacy 2,60 . Comparison studies with lithotriptors (for renal stones only) have described the electrohydraulic method as being more clinically effective in stone fragmentation compared with electromagnetic or piezoelectric devices 66 . The machine used for the current musculoskeletal studies employed electrohydraulic shock-wave generation and was the first shock-wave device approved by the Food and Drug Administration for any musculoskeletal indications 53 .…”

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Electrohydraulic High-Energy Shock-Wave Treatment for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Ogden¹,

Alvarez

Levitt

et al. 2004

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

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Electrohydraulic High-Energy Shock-Wave Treatment for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Ogden¹,

Alvarez

Levitt

et al. 2004

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

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“…Fuselier et al [3] reported similar results for intravenous sedation (68%) with the Doli 50 lithotriptor.…”

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“…Various lithotriptors are currently available for shockwave lithotripsy, with the chief differences being the energy source and size of the focal point [2]. Intramuscular sedation [4], topical agents [5], analgesia pump [6], spinal anesthesia [7], general anesthesia [8], and monitored anesthesia care with intravenous sedation [3] are the variety of anesthesia techniques used for ESWL. The choice of anesthesia varies with the institution, physician and/or patient preference, and cost.…”

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ESWL: Comparing Two Analgesic Techniques

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Objective: We compared the effects of intramuscular analgesia versus intramuscular analgesia associated with topical application of Luan^® (gel containing lidocaine 1%) on the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL). Material and Methods: From January 2001 to November 2002, 300 patients (mean age 46) were treated for kidney or upper ureteral radiopaque stones with ESWL, using a Dornier Compact Delta magneto lithotripter. The patients were divided into two groups: group A, 180 patients, received intramuscular analgesia with Ketorolac 30 mg, Tramadolo 100 mg and, during treatment, intravenous betametasone 4 mg. Group B, 120 patients, received the same pharmacological treatment associated with topical application of Luan. Results: At 3 months, the stone-free rate in group A was 61% compared with 79% in group B. The energy of treatment was less than 13 kV in group A and less than 15 kV in group B. Conclusions: For ESWL treatment of kidney stones of 20 mm or less and ureteral stones of 15 mm or less, we suggest local analgesia with topical Luan and intramuscular analgesia. This approach increases the success rate of ESWL and reduces the discomfort associated with treatment.

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“…The success rate was 68% for the electromagnetic unit versus 72-80% for the electrohydraulic units. However, higher retreatment and complication rates were reported with the Doli unit [4].…”

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Dornier Lithotripter S

Pietro

Micali²,

Stefani³

et al. 2004

Urol Int

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Introduction: We assessed the short-term efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy with the Dornier Lithotripter S in the treatment of renal and ureteral stones. Materials and Methods: Between February and April 2003, 32 renal and 19 ureteral stones were treated. Patients were evaluated 1 and 3 months afterwards. Stone size and location, total number of shockwaves and the stone-free rate were taken into consideration. Results: The stone-free rate for ureteral stones was 63% at 1 month and 84.2% at 3 months. The stone-free rate for renal calculi was 75% at 1 month and 87.5% at 3 months. The overall stone-free rate was 70.6% at 1 month and 86.3% at 3 months. Analgesia was necessary in 12 patients (23.5%). No serious complications were seen, except for one steinstrasse. Conclusions: The Dornier Lithotripter S is very effective in the treatment of renal and ureteral calculi.

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Comparison of Mobile Lithotripters at One Institution: Healthtronics LithotronTM, Dornier MFL-5000, and Dornier Doli

Abstract: Statistically equivalent success rates were achieved with all three machines. The electromagnetic unit (Doli) had higher rates of retreatment and significant complications than the electrohydraulic lithotripters (MFL-5000, Lithotron).

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Electrohydraulic High-Energy Shock-Wave Treatment for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

ESWL: Comparing Two Analgesic Techniques

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