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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new trial adds to evidence that alpha-blockers do not expedite the passage of ureteral stones in patients who present with renal colic compared with placebo, although stone size may matter. "Use of ...

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 ...

Changes Clinical Practice: All patients with distal stones treated medically should be treated with alpha-blockers in order to benefit from this enhancement of quality of life. These findings will ...

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 ...

Not all kidney stones require surgery. Dr Aakil Khan, Consultant Urologist at KIMS Hospitals Thane, explains how doctors ...

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 ...