6. Spontaneous clearance of stones takes place ONLY WHEN— 1.There is good flow of urine/function on the affected side & 2.There is no distal obstruction
11. T H E M A G I C W O R D--- LITHOTRIPSY EXTRA CORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY WHAT ARE SHOCK WAVES?
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14. There should be a limited amount of gravel , which is expected to be passed out spontaneously within reasonable time limit , without causing much discomfort/colics .
15. IDEAL SITUATION FOR SUCCESSFUL E.S.W.L. Renal calculus of less than 2 cm having hetrogenous calcification/ architecture In X- ray , in a well functioning renal unit with no distal obstruction