Risk Factors for Readmission after Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Urinary Stones

The 90-day readmission rate following shock wave lithotripsy was 11.6%. Urgency of shock wave lithotripsy was predictive of this outcome. Stone centers should monitor their readmission rates following shock wave lithotripsy to establish national standards and guide decision making when considering other endourological methods if these outcomes are considered unacceptable.