Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones: What Sizes Can Be Effectively Treated?
Kidney stone sizes that are successfully treated with lithotripsy:
- Smaller stones (less than 1 cm or 0.4 inches) have the highest success rate.
- Stones between 1 cm and 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 inches) have a good success rate.
- Stones larger than 2 cm (0.8 inches) may require multiple sessions or a combination of lithotripsy and other treatments.
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