A Review of Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications Associated With Shockwave Lithotripsy
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
10-11-2025
Abstract
A 63-year-old male with a history of supraventricular tachycardia underwent right-sided extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for a kidney stone. During the procedure, the patient experienced nine seconds of ventricular tachycardia that resolved spontaneously. We will review complications that may occur during and after shockwave lithotripsy, contraindications for shockwave lithotripsy, and various anesthesia techniques that assist with decreasing the risk of mentioned complications.
Recommended Citation
Balce M, Gallegos H, Schuldt A. A review of intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with shockwave lithotripsy. Presented at: American Society for Anesthesiologists Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2025 Oct 11; San Antonio, TX. Available from:https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21028/presentation/7945
Comments
American Society of Anesthesiologists Anesthesia Annual Meeting, October 10-14, 2025, San Antonio, TX