Application of novel burst wave lithotripsy and ultrasonic propulsion technology for the treatment of ureteral calculi in a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and renal calculi in a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina).

Authors:
Holmes AE; Chew BH; Laughlin R; Buckley J; Kiewice E and 13 more

Journal:
Urolithiasis

Publication Year: 2024

DOI:
10.1007/s00240-023-01515-6

PMCID:
PMC10774161

PMID:
38189835

Journal Information

Full Title: Urolithiasis

Abbreviation: Urolithiasis

Country: Unknown

Publisher: Unknown

Language: N/A

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Subject Category: Urology

Available in Europe PMC: Yes

Available in PMC: Yes

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"Declarations Conflict of interestThe authors declare no conflict of interest. Conflict of interest The authors declare no conflict of interest."

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"The harbor seal effort was supported by SonoMotion and the animal cared for by the Vancouver Aquarium in British Columbia. The dolphin effort was supported by the Hard Rock International. UW CoMotion grant F2022-8524-Bailey to develop BWL veterinary care for pets was used for some incidental expenses. The UW system was developed and tested under NIH NIDDK P01 DK043881, NIH K01 DK104854 and NASA HRP ExMC MTL ID 1265. Permission was obtained from the U.S. Navy for dolphin kidney stones."

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