What type of procedure uses shock waves to break up and fragment a renal calculus?
a. Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy
b. ESWL
c. Percutaneous chemolysis
d. Cystoscopy
ANS: B
ESWL (extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy) attempts to break up and dislodge the renal stone.
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