Using Shear Wave Elastography to Predict Success of Shock Wave Treatment for Kidney Stones in Children Aged 1 to 18 Years

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate shear wave elastography SWE as a non-invasive, radiation-free tool to predict the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ESWL in children with kidney stones. Current methods use CT scans that expose children to radiation, so this study investigates whether SWE can offer a safer alternative by measuring stone stiffness using ultrasound. The study focuses on pediatric patients under 18 years with kidney stones sized 6 to 20 millimeters. All enrolled children will have SWE measurements taken before undergoing ESWL treatment. The study will follow patients for three months to assess the success of ESWL and how SWE measurements relate to stone hardness measured by CT Hounsfield units, number of ESWL sessions needed, and stone composition. The goal is to see if SWE can reliably predict treatment outcomes and reduce radiation exposure. Participants will be monitored through the three-month follow-up, during which ESWL success and related measures will be recorded. Researchers will review SWE data, CT measurements, and stone analysis to understand the relationship between these factors. The study is observational and conducted by Beni-Suef University, aiming to improve pediatric kidney stone treatment by offering a safer evaluation method.

Shear Wave Elastography for Predicting Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Outcomes in Pediatric Renal Stones