Complications
Incidence (%)
Renal colic
2–19
Fever
0.8–8.5
Urinary tract infection
1.2–7.7
Stone street
1.1–17.4
Urethral stone
<1
Dermal ecchymosis/bruises
0–100
Perirenal hematoma
<1
Enteric wall hematoma
<1
Gross hematuria
11.3
Hemoptysis
3 case reports
Conclusion
In the era of minimally invasive surgical approaches to stone disease, SWL is the primary treatment option for most of the children. Recent data and experience revealed its safety and efficacy. Complications are mostly minor and self limiting. Appropriate patient selection is important to minimize the failure rates and adverse effects.
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