In addition to kidney stones, lithotripsy can also treat pancreatic and biliary stones. Although this is not the most common approach for these types of stones, lithotripsy is useful for breaking up large or irregularly shaped growths. This approach is most effective when used in conjunction with stent placement, and extraction of large stone fragments may be required.

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