DSWL Kidney Stones

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I have a question on renal problems. In my notes I have written "DSWL: unpassable upper stone." which I'm assuming is a stone in the upper urinary tract (tubules, kidney, etc.) that can't be passed and needs surgical removal. But, what I can't figure out for the life of me is what DSWL stands for? Has anyone heard this term? It's not listed anywhere so I have resorted to here. I have emailed my professor but we all know how they love to get back to us ASAP.........

Any help is appreciated!

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Update: It turns out it is ESWL standing for Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, which is used to break up unpassable stones!

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Thank you!

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