Assessment of Ureteric Stone Composition Along with Medical Expulsive Treatment of Distal Unilateral Ureterolithiasis in Emergency Department

Authors: Rehman MHU , Mukhtar A , Khalid S and Khalid MJ

DOI: 10.23880/oajun-16000206

Volume 7, Issue 2

Abstract

Background: Ureterolithiasis is among the foremost painful and prevalent among urologic disorders which will substantially impact health-related quality of life. The objective of this study is to provide a brief description regarding ureteric stone composition and treatment of ureterolithiasis. Method: The method of this study was chosen to be cross sectional prospective. The study was carried out in department of urology of Sialkot Medical Complex and Amina Hospital Sialkot cant. Sample size for this study was taken as 200 patients. Well-structured data collection form was prepared, analyzed and then filled by interviewing the patients. Result: The highest occurring stone type was calcium oxalate dihydrate stone (39.5%) and calcium oxalate monohydrate stone (33%). Tamsulosin (96%) was highest recommended for calculus expulsion therapy along with citro soda (90%), diclofenac sodium (76%) and omeprazole (62.5%).

Keywords: Ureterolithiasis; Expulsive Medical Therapy; Tamsulosin; Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate Stone

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