Before extracorporeal lithotripsy, it is necessary to do blood routine, urine culture, coagulation function, renal function test, ultrasound, abdominal plain film, abdominal CT, diuretic nephrogram and other tests.
1. The purpose of blood routine is to clarify whether there is infection, anemia and so on.
2. The most important purpose of urine culture is to clarify whether there is urinary tract infection and timely treatment.
3. Coagulation function is to exclude coagulation disorders, if there are coagulation disorders need early treatment.
4. Renal function tests to understand the overall level of renal function.
5. Ultrasound can clarify whether there is fluid retention and the degree of fluid retention.
6. Abdominal plain film and CT can clarify the location and size of stones and understand the condition of renal parenchyma.
7. Diuretic nephrogram can understand whether there is upper urinary tract obstruction and clarify the renal function.
The above list is the general examination before lithotripsy treatment, there are other special examinations should be selected according to the different conditions of individuals. In addition, extracorporeal ultrasonic lithotripsy needs to strictly grasp the indications, and can be used alone or as an effective complement to other treatment methods.