[Diagnosis and therapy of acute ureteral colic]. / Diagnostik und Therapie der Harnleitersteinkolik.
Wien Klin Wochenschr
; 120(11-12): 325-34, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
Acute ureteral colic presents with a complex of acute and characteristic flank pain that usually indicates the presence of a stone in the urinary tract. Diagnosis and management of renal colic have undergone considerable evolution and advancement in recent years. The application of noncontrast helical computed tomography (CT) in patients with suspected ureteral colic is one major advance in the primary diagnostic process. The superior sensitivity and specificity of helical CT allow ureterolithiasis to be diagnosed without the potential side effects of contrast media. Initial management is based on three key concepts (A) rational and fast diagnostic process (B) effective pain control (C) and understanding of the impact of stone location and size on the natural course of the disease and definitive urologic management. These concepts are discussed in this review with reference to contemporary literature.
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01-internacional
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Assunto principal:
Doenças Ureterais
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Urografia
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Cólica
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Tomografia Computadorizada Espiral
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
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Wien Klin Wochenschr
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Article
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