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A machine that uses sound waves to break up stones into smaller pieces, called "shock wave lithotripsy. " �A special kind of surgery that is done through tiny holes in the skin " � During this surgery, the doctor puts tiny tools through the holes and into the child's urinary tract or kidney. Then he or she removes the stone.A thin tube that goes into the body where the urine comes out " � The tube has special tools on the end that doctors can use to break up stones or take them out.
Will my child have another kidney stone? " � Maybe. If your child gets a kidney stone, he or she has a higher risk of getting another one later. To help keep this from happening, make sure your child drinks plenty of water. � �
Your doctor or nurse will do tests to find out what caused the first stone. Depending on the results, you might need to change what your child eats. If so, the doctor or nurse can tell you which foods your child should not eat. He or she might also prescribe new medicines to keep your child from having another kidney stone. � �
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Anatomy of the urinary tract in children
These drawings show the parts of the urinary tract in a girl and a boy. Urine is made by the kidneys. It passes from the kidneys into the bladder through two tubes called the ureters. Then it leaves the bladder through another tube, called the urethra.
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Anatomy of the urinary tract in children
These drawings show the parts of the urinary tract in a girl and a boy. Urine is made by the kidneys. It passes from the kidneys into the bladder through two tubes called the ureters. Then it leaves the bladder through another tube, called the urethra.
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