Which noninvasive procedure uses shock waves to break up stones in the biliary ducts?
A) Lithectomy
B) Cholelithectomy
C) Lithotomy
D) Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
E) Choledocholithotomy

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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) uses shock waves to break up stones in the biliary ducts. It is a noninvasive procedure that does not require surgery. The broken-up stones can then pass through the body naturally. The other options listed (A, B, C, and E) involve invasive procedures that may require surgery.

Which Noninvasive Procedure Uses Shock Waves to Break Up Stones