The Nonsurgical Procedure That Uses High-Amplitude Sound Waves to Fragment

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nonsurgical procedure that uses high-amplitude sound waves to fragment gallstones or kidney stones is called ______.

• A) colectomy
• B) lithotripsy
• C) cholecystectomy
• D) cholecystitis

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