Abstract
In the case of renoureteral lithiasis, shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) proved to be aneffective and safe method with a low risk of significant clinical consequences for long term Thetherapeutic effect is the result of the pulse amplitude, high pressure and shock wave energy contentfocused on striking stones or urethral calculi. The negative pressure specific shock wave isresponsible for the phenomenon of cavitation. Cavitation plays an important role in thefragmentation of calculus as the technical components accelerates wear mechanism for generatingshock waves in special electrode (the electrohydraulic generator). The main objective of this studyis to find technical solutions in terms of improving energy transfer shock waves from the generatorto the target and reliability/optimization of the shock wave generator (the electrohydrauliclithotriptor EHL vulnerable point).
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,General Materials Science