Stone of 13 mm in right mid ureter

2017-12-03 06:16:20
There is moderate dilatation of pelvicalyceal system due to 13*8 mm calculus in rigth mid ureter.
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Stone of size Less than 5-6mm usually pass down spontaneously in 30-40% with additional alpha blockers these rate can be 40-50% maximum Such a large stone very less likely to pass down Absolute indication of surgery Persistent pain Fever with chills Pyelonephritis Deterioration of kidney function
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available options are right Uretersocopy with DJ stenting

Answered2017-12-03 13:23:47

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