Supine Position Yields Better ESWL Results
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is more effective for treating distal ureteral stones if patients are placed in a supine rather than a prone position, according to a new review and meta-analysis. Dr. Tao li, West china hospital, sichuan university Tao Li, MD, and colleagues from West China Hospital, Sichuan University, in Chengdu, China, pulled data…