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Stone in ureter
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My usg scan shows 12 mm stone in lower ureter..!!
What should i do for it??
Does it require surgery??
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Stones less than 4mm spontaneously fall out
More than 10mm least chance of coming out...
Plan surgical removal
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Needs surgery...!!
Less chance of spontaneous expulsion..!!
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Dr. Sampath Kumar Pothuganti
Urologist
16 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Mostly 12 mm stone have very least chances of coming out spontaneously ,, endoscopic removal is needed
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