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Ugeskrift for laeger · Feb 2019
Review[Indications and application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy].
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a novel treatment modality to stimulate tissue regeneration and anti-fibrosis. In this review, we summarise the use of ESWT for erectile dysfunction (ED), diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), Peyronie's disease (PD), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and scleroderma. ⋯ ESWT is still experimental for CKD and scleroderma. In general, ESWT is associated with few and mild adverse effects.