There are a number of well-recognised complications associated post ESWL and these include ureteric colic, steinstrasse (impacted fragments in the ureter) infection and perinephric haematoma. The question of whether ESWL leads to significant renal damage and hypertension remains unanswered till today. So after 30 years of ESWL existence this could well be stated as a Myth.
There are a few contraindications to ESWL and these include anticoagulation, pregnancy and an abdominal aortic aneurysm It is like you usually do not have ESWL if you are pregnant or have a bleeding disorder kidney infection, urinary tract infection, kidney cancer, or kidneys with abnormal, structure or function.
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