Nephrolithiasis – Complications of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.

The formation of nephroliths is complex and dependent on many factors, which vary depending on the composition of the concrement and are still not fully understood. Many nephroliths remain asymptomatic and are discovered by chance during diagnostic imaging. One of the techniques that can be used to remove nephroliths is shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), but there are certain complication risks to consider.