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 …

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 …

Urolithiasis has become a worldwide problem with the prevalence of the disease increasing
over the past few decades. While various treatment modalities have evolved over the years …

Urolithiasis is a worldwide problem with significant health and economic burdens. Medical
therapy that alters the course of stone disease has enormous medical and financial impact …

PURPOSE: Although more common in adults, urolithiasis recently has been occurring with
increasing frequency in children. Single institution reviews from 1950 to 1990 revealed that …

Results: Our study showed that some new treatment approaches, such as the use of
lidocaine or nerve blocks, can be used to control the severe and persistent pain of renal …

BACKGROUND: Numerous randomised trials have confirmed the efficacy of medical
expulsive therapy with tamsulosin in patients with distal ureteral stones; however, to date, no …

OBJECTIVE: To study the impact of tamsulosin on the rate of spontaneous passage of distal
ureteral stones. METHODS: A total of 100 patients with stones sized 10 mm or smaller …

Objective To evaluate the role of 2 different α-1 blockers and 1 phosphodiesterase-5
inhibitor as medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteric calculi. Materials and Methods …

Practical relevance Calcium oxalate (CaOx) containing stones are among the most common
of the urinary tract stones identified in cats. Risk factors Risk factors for CaOx stone formation …