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Which treatment breaks kidney stones into small fragments using shock waves from outside the body?

Correct answer D. Lithotripsy

Explanation

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy focuses shock waves on the stone, shattering it into fine particles that can then pass out with the urine, avoiding open surgery.

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