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Gallstone shock waves show potential to avoid gallbladder surgery
German study using lithotripter shock waves on 14 patients suggests some gallstones may be pulverized in the body, possibly sparing half a million gallbladder operations yearly. Experts urge caution until more experience and data assess safety and future role.
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Boston
Germany
Tilman Sauerbruch
University of Munich
New England
Health and Human Services
Margaret Heckler
United States
Mulley