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Optimal duration of medical expulsive therapy for lower ureteral stones: a critical evaluation.
Erdogan, Erhan; Simsek, Gamze; Asik, Alper; Yasar, Hikmet; Sahin, Cahit; Sarica, Kemal.
Afiliação
  • Erdogan E; Department of Urology, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. erhandr@hotmail.com.
  • Simsek G; Department of Urology, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Asik A; Department of Urology, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Yasar H; Department of Urology, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Sahin C; Department of Urology, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Sarica K; Department of Urology, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Urolithiasis ; 52(1): 48, 2024 Mar 23.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38520492
ABSTRACT
To evaluate the optimal duration of Medical Expulsive Therapy (MET) application for distal ureteric stones on a time period based manner. 89 patients with 5-10 mm distal ureter stones received tamsulosin (0.4 mg) for MET and diclofenac sodium (75 mg) for analgesia. Patients were evaluated once a week for 4 weeks. Radiologic stone passage was evaluated by kidney ureter bladder (KUB) and ultasonography where non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) was also performed if needed. While 23 cases (28.4%) were SF after first week, 23 were SF (28.4%) after 2 weeks, 9 cases (11.1%) after 3 and lastly 7 cases (8.6%) became SF after four weeks. Nineteen (23.5%) cases were not SF after 4 weeks. A positive relationship was found between the time period elapsed for stone passage and ureteral wall thickness (UWT) along with the degree of hydronephrosis. In addition, mean number of renal colics and emergency department (ED) visits were found to be higher in patients passing stones in the 4th week along with the ones who could not despite MET. SFR for distal ureteric stones sizing 5-10 mm was higher within the first 3 weeks under MET application. Thus, waiting for a longer period of time may result in increased analgesic and unnecessary MET treatment with increased risk of emergency department visits and additional costs as well. We believe that other options could be considered in such cases who are not SF at the end of the first 3 weeks.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Ureter / Cálculos Ureterais / Cálculos Urinários Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Urolithiasis Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Turquia País de publicação: Alemanha

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Ureter / Cálculos Ureterais / Cálculos Urinários Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Urolithiasis Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Turquia País de publicação: Alemanha