Context Low-dose computed tomography (CT) has become the first choice for detection of
ureteral calculi. Conservative observational management of renal stones is possible …

Background Ureteral colic is a common reason for patients to seek medical care. Alpha‐
blockers are commonly used to improve stone passage through so‐called medical expulsive …

The European Association of Urology (EAU) Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel has prepared
these guidelines to help urologists assess evidence-based management of stones/calculi in …

CONTEXT: Medical expulsive therapy (MET) for urolithiasis has gained increasing attention
in the last years. It has been suggested that the administration of α-adrenoreceptor …

Kidney stone formation or urolithiasis is a complex process that results from a succession of
several physicochemical events including supersaturation, nucleation, growth, aggregation …

The incidence of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) is rising worldwide, especially in women
and with increasing age. Kidney stones are associated with chronic kidney disease …

Background Ureteral stones frequently cause renal colic, and if left untreated, can lead to
obstructive uropathy. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopy, with …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Acute renal colic is a common presenting complaint to the emergency
department. Recently, medical expulsive therapy using α-antagonists or calcium channel …

Introduction: Kidney stones are a common problem worldwide with substantial morbidities
and economic costs. Medical therapy reduces stone recurrence significantly. Much progress …

This review found that alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists reduced stent-related pain and
storage symptoms after placement of a ureteral stent. These initial results are likely to be …