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Acute management of stones: When to treat or not to treat?

Authors: Helene Jung, Palle J. S. Osther

Published in: World Journal of Urology | Issue 2/2015

Abstract

Introduction

Stone management is often conservative due to a high spontaneous stone passage rate or non-symptomatic calyceal stones that do not necessarily require active treatment. However, stone disease may cause symptoms and complications requiring urgent intervention.

Material and methods

In this review, we update latest research and current recommendations regarding acute management of stones, with particular focus on imaging, pain management, active stone interventions, medical expulsive therapy, and urolithiasis in pregnancy and childhood.

Results

Acute stone management should be planned with careful consideration of stone size and location, symptoms, patient comorbidity and radiation dose.

Conclusion

In case of infective hydronephrosis, compromised renal function or persistent pain despite adequate analgesic treatment acute intervention is indicated.

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Title: Acute management of stones: When to treat or not to treat?
Authors: Helene Jung
Palle J. S. Osther
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: World Journal of Urology / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0724-4983
Electronic ISSN: 1433-8726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-014-1353-y

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Acute management of stones: When to treat or not to treat?

Abstract

Introduction

Material and methods

Results

Conclusion

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Introduction

Material and methods

Results

Conclusion

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