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Bigelow litholapaxy

Bigelow litholapaxy (N. of J. Bigelow, American surgeon, 1818-1890; litholapaxia; from Greek lithos – a stone + Greek lapaxis – emptying) – smashing by the stone lithitriptor in a bladder, with further carrying out washing of a bubble and suction of splinters by means of a special catheter tow truck.

 
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