[the destruction of a calculus of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or gallbladder by physical forces, including crushing with a lithotriptor through a catheter; focused percutaneous ultrasound and focused hydraulic shock waves may be used without surgery; lithotripsy does not include the dissolving of stones by acids or litholysis. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0023878 - Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
Relation/PAR: Therapeutic Interventions