Final answer:
The anesthesia methods commonly used for extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy with a third-generation lithotripter include general anesthesia with nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade, general anesthesia with LMA, saddle block, and intravenous sedation. Epidural anesthesia is not typically used for lithotripsy procedures.
Step-by-step explanation:
Anesthesia for extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy with a third-generation lithotripter may include all methods of anesthesia except B. Epidural to T6 level.
General anesthesia with nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade, general anesthesia with LMA, saddle block, and intravenous sedation can all be used for anesthesia during lithotripsy procedures.
Epidural anesthesia is not typically used for lithotripsy procedures as it involves injecting an anesthetic agent into the epidural space located in the spine.