Prototype of Kidney Stone Ultrasonic Propulsion System (IMAGE)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

Prototype of Kidney Stone Ultrasonic Propulsion System

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A prototype of an ultrasonic propulsion of kidney stones system being tested for NASA and developed at the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory. A similar system will be tested in UW Medicine emergency department patients to move kidney stones to prevent blockage and reduce pain.

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Alice C. Gray

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