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

The American Urological Association Nephrolithiasis Clinical Guideline Panel was
established in 1991. Since that time, the Panel has developed three guidelines on the …

Background Meta-analyses of previous randomised controlled trials concluded that the
smooth muscle relaxant drugs tamsulosin and nifedipine assisted stone passage for people …

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 …

A 43-year-old man presents for evaluation of recurrent kidney stones. He passed his first
stone 9 years earlier and has had two additional symptomatic stones. Analysis of two stones …

Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of alpha blockers in the treatment of patients
with ureteric stones. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources Cochrane …

Background Recent large high-quality trials have questioned the clinical effectiveness of
medical expulsive therapy using tamsulosin for ureteral stones. Objective To evaluate the …

Kidney stones affect more than 5% of adults in the United States, and the prevalence is
rising. The fundamental cause for all stones is supersaturation of urine with respect to the …

Context: Renal complications in terms of hypercalciuria, nephrolithiasis, and
nephrocalcinosis are well-known risks in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and may lead …

Background Urinary stone disease (USD) is a generic term that refers to the presence of
stones within the urinary tract, commonly known as kidney stones, urolithiasis, or …