Shock Wave Stone Treatment in Gastroenterology
At Biosan, we apply extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for the non-surgical fragmentation of pancreatic duct stones. With the same technology, we also treat salivary gland stones.
Pancreatic Duct Stone Fragmentation
Stones forming within the pancreatic duct can cause pain and obstruction. With ESWL, these stones are fragmented from outside the body, supporting their passage and relief of obstruction.
Salivary Gland Stone Fragmentation
Stones in the salivary glands (sialolithiasis) can cause swelling and pain, especially during meals. Suitable salivary gland stones can be fragmented non-surgically with shock wave therapy.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy can be a non-surgical alternative for pancreatic duct and salivary gland stones; proper patient selection is critical.