Sujit sehgal
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What medical application does ultrasound have in treating kidney stones?

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Ultrasound can be employed to break small kidney stones into fine grains, which later get flushed out with urine.

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  1. Ultrasound can be used to diagnose and monitor kidney stones. It’s also utilized in extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), a non-invasive procedure where focused ultrasound waves break down kidney stones into smaller fragments for easier passage.

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