Renal stone

2020-05-01 11:52:29
My uncle had 29 mm stone 2 lazer and 3 lithotripsy done Stent is there , 3 stone of 3.5 mm were still there Is another session of lithrotripsy needed? Stent is there for 3 months . Plz answer
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For 3.5mm redo surgery is usually not required if it’s non obstructing.

Answered2020-05-01 11:59:31

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May need RIRS, otherwise can pass spontaneously by side of stent
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Drink adequate amount of water 2.5-3 l per day

Answered2020-05-01 11:56:40

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If stones are in kidney, no need to worry. If stones are in ureter better to get removed by URS
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Don't keep stent more than 3 months. Get it removed

Answered2020-05-01 17:26:14

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