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2017-07-22 11:03:18
A calculus of size 6.8 cm is seen at right lower ureter at the level of iliac crossing is dangerous or not
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About 40-50% chance that it will pass off. If the pain is recurrent and not subsiding will need URS with lithotripsy

Answered2017-07-23 07:50:19

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