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Kidney stone 13mm
I have one kidney stone of 13 mm size in right kidney and hu is 1240.
What are the chances of breaking by lithotripsy treatment?
Is there any medicine which can break it in small pieces?
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Stones of HU more than 1000HU are unlikely to break by Lithotripsy (ESWL). Best option for treatment is RIRS with Laser
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Either mini PCNl or RIRS . Will be best for you .
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