Urinary tract stones--Part II: current status of treatment

Clin Radiol. 2003 Jun;58(6):422-33. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(03)00104-1.

Abstract

The majority of renal and ureteric stones are now managed by minimally invasive techniques, for example nephrostomy, ureteral stents, extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy or percutaneous nephrolithotomy. A multi-disciplinary approach is necessary, and this review examines the status of modern stone therapy and the contribution of the radiology department.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drainage
  • Emergencies
  • Fever / therapy
  • Humans
  • Kidney Calculi / therapy*
  • Lithotripsy / methods
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / methods
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Ureteral Calculi / therapy*
  • Ureteroscopy