ESWL: Understanding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

ESWL stands for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. It is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses high-energy shock waves to break up kidney stones or other hard deposits in the urinary tract. The shock waves are generated outside the body and focused on the stones, which are then shattered into small pieces that can be passed in the urine.