Ureteric calculi are stones in the ureters, which are the narrow muscular tubes that are responsible for the drainage of urine from the kidneys to the bladder. These stones are mostly made up of ...

Results of two large randomized controlled trials have challenged the use of medical expulsive therapy for the management of ureteral calculi. A new trial now shows that tamsulosin is effective in ...

Meta-analysis reveals a significantly increased risk only in male patients. Study demonstrates a benefit in patients with distal ureteric stones 5-10 mm in diameter. Medical expulsive therapy using ...

Prior to the development of ESWL or instruments suitable for ureteroscopy, management of ureteral calculi was limited to open ureterolithotomy, blind basketry, or "wait-and-see" observation in hopes ...

Study Supports Use of SWL for Moderate-Sized Stones Percutaneous nephrostomy is associated with better outcomes than retrograde ureteral stent placement in patients with hydronephrosis secondary to ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Calculus ureteric' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

The management of urolithiasis in children is becoming similar to the management in adults due to improvement and miniaturization of equipment. In adults, ureteroscopy plus intracorporeal lithotripsy ...

About - Stone in the ureter(tube connecting Kidney with bladder). Stones are produced in the kidney and one or many stones slip into the ureter. Diagnosis - Usually ...

Medically known as ureterolithiasis, ureteral stone disease is characterized by the formation of calculi (i.e. stones) in the kidneys and obstructing the ureters. The ureters are the slender muscular ...

The treatment of distal ureteral calculi in young women of child-bearing age deserves special mention. Pregnancy is an absolute contraindication to ESWL due to the possible deleterious effects of this ...