Background: Medical expulsive therapy (MET) using alpha blockers, calcium channel
blockers (CCB), phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDEI) and spasmolytics have been shown to …

Context Medical expulsive therapy (MET) is widely used to promote spontaneous passage
of urinary stones. However, there is conflicting evidence on the actual role of MET. Objective …

This paper describes both the synthesis and characterization of a biobased and non-
aromatic polyacetal produced from the reaction between isosorbide and methylene chloride …

Objective Urolithiasis is a common medical condition affecting the urinary tract. Typical
symptoms reported by patients include colic pain and hematuria. Some patients may …

Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 176 patients with renal pelvis< 20 mm, who were
referred to the ESWL Department of Moradi Hospital, Rafsanjan, Iran, in 2019, were …

Most acute stone episodes are initially treated with a period of observation as spontaneous
passage of a stone often occurs. The passage of the stone is influenced by the size and site …

The proper diagnosis and management of renal colic can be a challenging task even for the
most astute clinician. While the classic cause of renal colic is an obstructing ureteral stone …

Introdução: A terapia medicamentosa expulsiva no tratamento da calculose ureteral visa
abreviar o tempo para eliminação espontânea do cálculo e evitar a necessidade de uma …

Context: Although literature available on renal lithiasis is extensive, very few reviews include
risk factors, pharmacological treatment, metabolic study and prophylaxis. Purpose: The aims …