OBJECTIVES: To prospectively evaluate the role of tamsulosin on the stone free rate and the
rate of colic episodes after ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy. The presence of alpha-1A …

Recently, we reported that α1A adrenoceptor (AR) is the main participant in phenylephrine‐
induced human ureteral contraction. We therefore decided to carry out a prospective …

Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of silodosin (8 mg)
versus tamsulosin (0.4 mg) as a medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteral stones …

Background and Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized
controlled trials was performed to compare the therapeutic effects and safety profiles of …

Abstract Background/Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of tamsulosin as a medical expulsive
therapy of ureteral stones. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library …

Background α-Blockers induce selective relaxation of ureteral smooth muscle with
subsequent inhibition of ureteral spasms and dilatation of the ureteral lumen. The aim of the …

Струвитные камни связаны с инфекционным агентом. Их выявляют в 45–65% случаев,
чаще у женщин. Отличаются высоким риском воспалительных осложнений. Рецидив …

Objective: To evaluate current practice patterns in US emergency departments (EDs) for the
diagnosis, treatment, and counseling of patients with ureteral calculi. Methods: Hospital …

Although minimally invasive treatments for ureteral stones are efficacious, they are not free
of complications and are associated with high cost. Medical expulsive therapy (MET) has …

Urolithiasis, more commonly referred to as kidney stones, is a frequent emergency
department (ED) complaint (Box 1). The National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey …