Air Pockets Trapped During Routine Coupling In Dry Head Lithotripsy Can Significantly Decrease The Delivery Of Shock Wave Energy

... UroToday.com- Like fine espresso, successful lithotripsy is dependent upon the machine, the water, the generating substance (be it bean or beam), and the "barista". In this very important study the authors show that variations in coupling efficiency between the shock head and the patient can greatly decrease the propagation of effective shock waves. [click link for full article] ...