Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Laser Lithotripsy

Fragmentation of CALCULI, notably urinary or biliary, by LASER.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Fragmentation of CALCULI, notably urinary or biliary, by LASER.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Lithotripsy, Laser
  • Lithotripsies, Laser
  • Laser-Induced Shockwave Lithotripsy
  • Shockwave Lithotripsy, Laser-Induced
  • Laser Induced Shockwave Lithotripsy
  • Lithotripsy, Laser-Induced Shockwave
  • Shockwave Lithotripsy, Laser Induced

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate IM with disease /ther, not /surg (IM)

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History Note

94

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Previous Indexing

  • Lasers/therapeutic use (1984-1993)
  • Lithotripsy (1986-1993)

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  1. E02w.594w.550w
  2. E02w.600w.500w
  3. E04w.014.520w.550w
  4. E04w.943.500w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laser Lithotripsy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017602. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017602
  2. Laser Lithotripsy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_lithotripsy
  3. Laser Lithotripsy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6493082